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Pillow case
German
17th–18th century
Medium/Technique
Linen and silk; point, darned netting, punto a maglia quadra
Dimensions
64 x 110.5 cm (25 3/16 x 43 1/2 in.); Legacy dimension: 1.105 x .64
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles J. White
Accession Number33.434
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
Description"17th cent.; very rare" Loan Receipt. Heavy white linen pillow case; on one end are embroidered with cross-stitch in black silk, three vases of flowers and birds, and the name Heinrich Oslrich, below this is a deep border of darned netting with a diagonal mesh, and the design of a double-headed eagle surmounted by a crown, and fleur-de-lis surrounded by a wreath of flowers. On each side of flowers, a winged figure and two birds. The border on top and bottom has a geometrical design.
ProvenanceLent by Mrs. T. F. Richardson, Dec. 11, 1890. Transferred to Mrs. Charles J. White April 5, 1932. Returned April 3, 1933. Gift May 4, 1933