Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1996.156 |
Object Identification Number |
1996.156.002 |
Object Name |
Pillowcase |
Donor |
Littlejohn, Dennis, F. |
Description |
Pillowcase. Ivory in color and almost square in shape. The top and both side edges of the pillowcase are ornately scalloped, giving an appearance reminiscent of battlements on a medieval castle. White satin stitch monogram in fancy script at the top center is difficult to read; possibly and "E" and an "M" intertwined. Along the bottom of the proper back surface there is an opening for the pillow. This opening is secured by three white, opaque plastic buttons. |
Dimensions |
W-27.75 L-31.5 inches |
Made By |
Dennis Littlejohn's grandmother |
Place Of Origin |
Denmark |
Material |
cotton?/plastic |
Associated People |
Littlejohn, Kathryn (Knudsen) Littlejohn, Dennis |
Search Terms |
Littlejohn, Kathryn (Knudsen) Littlejohn, Dennis pillowcase pillow monogram embroidery needlework handwork satin stitch initials Denmark |
Given In Memory Of |
In Memory of Kathryn (Knudsen) Littlejohn |
Provenance |
This pillowcase was embroidered by the donor's maternal grandmother (name unknown). The donor's mother was Kathryn (Knudsen) Littlejohn. |
Images |
037\1996156002.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
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