SHEET SET (BED COVERING)
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
An off white linen sheet set consisting of a sheet and 4 pillow cases. The design on all is of self-applique, drawnwork and white embroidery with large tulip motifs. In the center top of all pieces is the embroidered Davies coat of arms. The top and sides of all pieces have lace combining bobbin made tape scrolling motifs with needle lace grounds and fillings. The sheet cuff lace is 6 1/4 inches deep. The three large pillow cases has lace 3 7/8 inches deep and the small pillow case has lace 2 3/8 inches.
- Object name:
- SHEET SET (BED COVERING)
- Made from:
- Linen
- Made in:
- UNKNOWN
- Date made:
- ca. 1935
- Size:
- 138 × 104 in. (350.5 × 264.2 cm)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 45.625.1-5
- Class:
- Linen
- Signature marks:
- inscription INTEGRITAS Top center of the set. This is executed in embroidery.
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973