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Set of Two Pillow Shams and a Blanket Cover
Image Not Available for Set of Two Pillow Shams and a Blanket Cover

Set of Two Pillow Shams and a Blanket Cover

Original Owner (American, 1850 - 1922)
Textile Maker
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
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.
Object number2001.130.1a-c
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Gift of Mrs. Fred J. Agate, through the Manuscripts Committee of the Connecticut Society of the…
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