Explore the CollectionPillowcase

Measurements
78.5cm x 65cm
Place of Origin
Austria
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)/1930s
Registration Number
1988-067
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Whitework,
Objects
Bed Linen,Household Textiles,Pillowcases,

Physical Description

a. White work pillowcase with embroidered motif in drawn thread and satin stitch on the top right hand corner and the initials 'FH' in left hand corner. The back opening is fastened with removable buttons. This is the cover for the right hand pillow - the left hand pillow would have the embroidery and initials reversed. b. This pillowcase has a back opening with five double buttonholes. The initials 'FH' are embroidered in satin stitch. Pillowcase 'a' is for the top pillow, while 'b' is for the under pillow.

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