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Pillow Cover (England)

This is a Pillow cover. It is dated 16th–early 17th century and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is running and cross stich embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 91 x 50 cm (35 13/16 x 19 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Pillow Cover (England); silk on linen; H x W: 91 x 50 cm (35 13/16 x 19 11/16 in.); 1956-37-1

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