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Pillow

Object Name:
Pillow
Object ID:
2016.014.01
Creator:
Ayotte, Roberta (b. 1937)Weaver
Place of Origin:
Sandwich, NH
Date:
circa 1960
Description:
Pillow. Made by Roberta Ayotte, Sandwich, NH., c. 1960. Woven wool. Square. Red, purple, and yellow-green stripes on one side; red and purple on other side. White cotton label stitched to red/purple side, imprinted "HANDWOVEN / Ayottes' Designery / CENTER SANDWICH, N. H." Printed paper tag tied to one corner with string, imprinted "AYOTTES' DESIGNERY / CENTER SANDWICH, N.H. 03227", with "AD" monogram; inscribed in ink, "18" PILLOW / $24.50". Back of tag imprinted "A work studio / and shop specializing / in original handweaving / and related crafts."
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
H-15 W-15 D-6 inches
Provenance:
Purchased by donor from a dealer in Concord, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wesley G. Balla
Subjects:
Weaving, Pillows
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