Pillowcase
Category
Textiles
Date
1900 - 1940
Materials
Linen lawn, whitework embroidery, self-covered buttons.
Measurements
560 x 560 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 602596
Summary
A pillow case made from white linen and white linen lawn. The large, square pillow case is decorated with whitework embroidery in a flower and swag motif, with a linen lawn edging with matching embroidery and a scalloped hem. The case is unlined and fastens with a flap enclosure centre back, secured with three self-covered buttons, intact.
Provenance
Gift of R. W. H. Scott.
Marks and inscriptions
Back, top right.: A handwritten marking on the reverse of the pillow case reads, "Scott", the donor. See associated photograph for further details.