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Pillowcase with an insert of bobbin lace and an embroidered year 1786
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Pillowcase with an insert of bobbin lace and an embroidered year 1786

anonymous · c. 1786 · vijfgaatjesgrond; bobbin lace; linen (material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Pillowcase with an insert of natural-colored bobbin lace on the short side. The pattern consists of wide-spreading vines and flowers. The motifs are connected by a lattice ground, a five-hole ground. On the other side of the case, in the center in red cross-stitch, TB, a tree, and the year 1786 next to a heart. Band closure.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKussensloop met tussenzetsel van kloskant en een geborduurd jaartal 1786. c. 1786. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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