Pillowcase

Textile

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Front

Name/Title

Pillowcase

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.78

Description

Handmade Vietnamese square pillowcase made of pink silk with a blue silk border. Front has a small embroidered geometric patterned square at one corner, and embroidered blue crosses forming border around the edges. Back has an opening to insert a pillow, secured with loops and knotted buttons.

Textile Type

Bedding

Collection

Dorothy "Ann" Helm Collection

Category

Homeware

Acquisition

Accession

2023.2

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Craft Link

Place

Country

Vietnam

Continent

Asia

Notes

Manufacturer's tag sewn to interior, stating that it was handmade in Vietnam.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Inside

Transcription

Craft Link / Made in Vietnam

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pillowcases, embroidery (visual works)

Dimensions

Height

25.1 cm

Width

25.5 cm

Materials

Material

Silk

Material Notes

Manufacturer's tag states it is 100% silk.

Color

Pink, Blue, Black

Location

Box

Box 15

Room

Storage Unit