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Pillow Cover

This is a Pillow cover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is plain weave embroidered with withdrawn element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Pillow Cover; linen, silk; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-246

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