Set of Two Pillow Shams and a Blanket Cover
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Eliza Wadsworth
(American, 1850 - 1922)
Textile MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1890s-1910
MediumMachine-stitched and machine-embroidered and hand-embroidered cotton
DimensionsComponent (height x width of pillow shams): 39 1/4 x 32 3/4in. (99.7 x 83.2cm)
Component (height x width of blanket cover): 78 3/4 x 34in. (200 x 86.4cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Emory Robotham
Object number2001.130.1a-c
DescriptionTwo rectangular pillow shams (.a and .b), each with an inner border of five narrow pleats that overlap at the corners. All four sides are edged with an eyelet-embroidered ruffle. In the center of each sham is a monogram, "CCS," embellished with flowers and vines, hand-embroidered in chain-stitch using red cotton thread.
The blanket cover (.c) is a rectangular piece of cotton hemmed on three sides. The longest side has a 1 3/4-inch hem. There is a red embroidered monogram, "CCS," decorated with leaves and flowers at the bottom center of the blanket cover.
The blanket cover (.c) is a rectangular piece of cotton hemmed on three sides. The longest side has a 1 3/4-inch hem. There is a red embroidered monogram, "CCS," decorated with leaves and flowers at the bottom center of the blanket cover.
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