Explore the CollectionPillowcase

Measurements
40cm x 58cm
Place of Origin
Hungary
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)
Registration Number
2002-008
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Counted Thread Work,Drawn Thread Work,
Objects
Bed Linen,Household Textiles,Pillowcases,

Physical Description

Traditional Hungarian mortuary pillowcase. White evenweave fabric pillowcase. Drawn thread background. Stylised religious design in great variety of stitches, including two tulips and a cross. Back is of a different fabric - coarse open weave cotton. Four handmade ties to close.

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