Pillow
- Object Name:
- Pillow
- Object ID:
- 1957.008.154
- Date:
- 1880-1900
- Description:
- Pillow with boxed sides. Front and back are constructed with four crazy-pieced blocks made of randomly shaped pieces of silk fabric and ribbon, and cisele, voided and plain velvets, which have been embellished with painted and embroidered flowers, an owl, and initials. One side features painted pink roses and ribbon-work daisies, along with painted owl and painted initial "E"; a line of forget-me-nots and a bouquet of heartsease are embroidered with silk threads; initials "F.H.M." embroidered on one piece. Other side is embellished with a commercial applique of a red rosee, in addition to the usual decorative embroidery over the seams. Boxed sides of pillow are made from tan-colored satin, which is gathered; seams are covered with purple and gold silk and metallic gold cord. One tassel remains on a corner; it is made with a pressed brass cone over silk.
- Material:
- Textile
Silk
Satin - Dimensions:
- W-15 L-15.5 D-5.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- The Fred Parker Emery and Mary C. Emery Gift
- Subjects:
- Owls
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