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1950

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Pillow Cover (England)

This is a Pillow cover. It was manufactured by Sheldon Tapestry Factory. It is dated ca. 1570–73 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is wool, silk and its technique is tapestry woven. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Irwin Untermyer, Esq.. It is credited Gift of Irwin Untermyer, Esq..

Its dimensions are

H x W: 53 x 50 cm (20 7/8 x 19 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pillow Cover (England); Manufactured by Sheldon Tapestry Factory; wool, silk; H x W: 53 x 50 cm (20 7/8 x 19 11/16 in.); Gift of Irwin Untermyer, Esq.; 1950-13-1

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