Pillowcase Item Number: Edz1565 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White silk pillowcase with embroidery. In the centre are prunus, leaf, fruit and butterfly motifs arranged in a circular design on white ground. Towards the ends are moth motifs. In the corners are peony and leaf motifs. There are four orange ties attached to the long sides. The back is lined with white cotton.
Item History
- Made in Sichuan, China
- Collected between 1922 and 1952
- Owned by Katharine Willmott
- Owned by William E. Willmott before July 26, 1986
- Received from William E. Willmott (Donor) on September 18, 1986
What
- Name
- Pillowcase
- Identification Number
- Edz1565
- Type of Item
- pillowcase
- Material
- silk fibre, cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 61.5 cm, width 40.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Katharine Willmott and William E. Willmott
- Received from
- William E. Willmott (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sichuan, China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1922 and 1952
- Ownership Date
- before July 26, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on September 18, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1146/0028