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)
Component (height x width of blanket cover): 78 3/4 x 34in. (200 x 86.4cm)
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.
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
InscribedEmbroidered monogram, "CCS", in the center of the shams and also at the bottom center of the blanket cover.Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1905
about 1888-1890
about 1800-1825
about 1880-1892
about 1860-1880
about 1905
about 1883
about 1800-1825