Pillowcase Item Number: 456/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A coarsely woven square off-white cotton pillowcase with bands of red and black geometric designs embroidered in counted cross stitch, in stylized snowflake, chevron, and flower patterns. The back is made of plain off-white cotton broadcloth with a slit for inserting the pillow.
Item History
- Made in Ukraine
- Owned by Maria Yasegn before May 16, 1978
- Received from Maria Yasegn (Donor) on May 16, 1978
What
- Name
- Pillowcase
- Identification Number
- 456/7
- Type of Item
- pillowcase
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- spun, woven, embroidered and sewn
- Overall
- height 42.0 cm, width 39.6 cm, depth 0.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Hutsul
- Previous Owner
- Maria Yasegn
- Received from
- Maria Yasegn (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ukraine
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 16, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on May 16, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0456/0007