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1950

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1963

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Pillow Cover

This is a Pillow cover. It is dated 1850–1950 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is wool embroidery, linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in counted cross stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 43.8 x 54.6 cm (17 1/4 x 21 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Pillow Cover; wool embroidery, linen foundation; H x W: 43.8 x 54.6 cm (17 1/4 x 21 1/2 in.); 1963-66-1

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