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Embroidered fabric (pillow cover)
Embroidered fabric (pillow cover)
Embroidered fabric (pillow cover)
Museum of International Folk Art

Embroidered fabric (pillow cover)

NameEmbroidered fabric (pillow cover)
Artist Artist not recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumTafetta, cotton thread, zipper
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (40 x 40 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.150
Object numberFA.2010.97.150
DescriptionPillow cover in dark blue tafetta front (mitered corners) and back edged in blue, orange, cream and gold cord. Center geometric motif on Aida cloth, embroidered in cross stitch and basic needle point stitch in blues and orange.
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