Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Pillow cover
Object Number:
1944.309
Date:
1708
Medium:
Linen, crewel wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 51 1/2 x 20 x 1/4 in. ( 130.8 x 50.8 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: along center crease: "1708 / ELISABETH . . . [?]"
Description:
Homespun linen pillow cover with crewel embroidered flower sprays on one side and grapevine on the other; embroidered eyelet holes on two short sides; embroidered inscription.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
