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Pillow Cover

This is a Pillow cover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is wool on linen, silk backing and its technique is counted stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 58 × 51 cm (22 13/16 × 20 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pillow Cover; wool on linen, silk backing; H x W: 58 × 51 cm (22 13/16 × 20 1/16 in.); 1950-29-1

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