Textile - 18th C Pillow Cover, 1704

Physical description

Possibly made from a larger bed hanging. Fine white linen, embroidered in the Jacobean style with linen thread in pink and white, and outlined in a fine gilt, now tarnished. Main area has 34 floral motifs. There is a 230 mm band in a pattern of scrolling flowers and pomegranates.

Inscriptions & markings

1704 E.A.C.K. (cross stitch)

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