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Pillow cover (Pillow case or sham)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1966.0516.003
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.0516.003
Object Name
Pillow cover (Pillow case or sham)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This pillow cover was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1929 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in Europe or North America between 1835 and 1860.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "66.516.3" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
Dimensions (inches)
21 (W) x 13.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.34 (W) x 34.29 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Sykas, Philip Anthony. 10//2000 Material Evidence: Nineteenth Century Calico Printers' Pattern Books. 275-343 Ph.D. The Manchester Metropolitan University Department of Textiles/Fashion
• Information on roller and cylinder printing, pp. 276-312