PILLOWCASES

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

This bed set consists of three large pillow cases and one small pillow case. The design on the cases is of self-applique geometrics with insets of bobbin tape lace in rectangles with needle lace fillings. This design element runs across the top of the cases and on two sides. At the center top of the cases is the Davies coat of arms. There are accents of white embroidery throughout the design. The opening to the cases is in the back and has 6 buttons running along the open edge on the large cases and four buttons on the small case.

Object name:

PILLOWCASES

Made from:

Cotton

Made in:

UNKNOWN

Date made:

ca. 1935

Size:

Large Pillowcase: 23 × 32 in. (58.4 × 81.3 cm) Small Pillowcase: 14 × 18 1/2 in. (35.6 × 47 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

45.672.1-4

Class:

Linen

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973