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Pillow

Object Name:
Pillow
Object ID:
1969.076.01
Creator:
Robinson, Sylvia J. (1826-1918)Seamstress
Date:
circa 1865
Description:
Pillow. Made by Sylvia J. Robinson (1826-1918), Mechanics Falls, ME; c.1865. Canvaswork, embroidered in tent stitch with red Berlin wools centered with a lily bouquet worked in glass beads in shades of taupe, white, and black, with golden yellow stamens. Backing fabric is red ribbed-weave wool. Seams are hand-stitched.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-20 L-19.5 D-4.5 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Barbara L. Godfrey
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