WHITE EMBROIDERED & LACE PILLOWCASE.

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

WHITE EMBROIDERED & LACE PILLOWCASE.

Entry/Object ID

94.9.1.6

Description

Pillowcase: White square cotton pillow cover. Probably used on a bedroom day-pillow. The top of the pillow has a floral cutwork and embroidery design running diagonally from corner to corner. On each side of the diagonal design is an embroidered floral design. In each of the opposite corners there is a triangular cutwork and embroidery design. Handmade crochet lace trim has been hand-stitched around the edges of the cover. Reverse side is plain. The opening at the bottom of the reverse side can be closed with five mother of pearl buttons. Very faint yellow stains. Has been laundered. Clean. Overall physical condition and appearance is good.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Bedding, Pillow shams, Bedding, Household linens

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Pillow Shams