SHEET SET (BED COVERING)
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
A linen bedding set that consists of a sheet, three pillow cases, and a lace edging from a small pillow. The sheet cuff has a floral applique and the Davies coat of arms in Belgian needle lace inset. The lace edge at the top and sides of the sheet is 7 1/2 inches deep and is very scallopedat the attached edge. The design is in Vieux Flandre bobbin motifs with needle lace ground and fillings. The pillow cases have the same design but the lace is 4 1/4 inches wide and runs all around the cases. A matching lace edging from a small pillow is part of this set and is 2 inches wide. It has been cut from linen.
- Object name:
- SHEET SET (BED COVERING)
- Made from:
- Linen
- Made in:
- UNKNOWN
- Date made:
- ca. 1935
- Size:
- 335.3 × 261.6 cm (132 × 103 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.621.1-5
- Class:
- Linen/lace
- Signature marks:
- inscription INTEGRITAS Center top of the sheet. This is designed in needle lace.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973