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Sham, Pillow

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1992.035.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Pair of linen pillow shams. Rectangular cloth with scalloped edges. Double border in white thread with peony-like flowers and grape vines. Solid band between two rows. Inside row has more elaborate flowers and wheat stalks. 'HLJ' embroidered in interlock
Provenance
Harriet Lane Johnston
May Kennedy (Harriet's cousin)
Julia Kennedy (May's sister)
Edmund R. Taylor, Jr. (Julia's grandson, donor)
Year Range From
1866
Year Range To
1880
Last Owner
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Southwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Bedstead
Storage Shelf
Mattress Surface
Subcategory
Bedding
Object Name
Sham, Pillow
Material
Linen
Height (in)
30
Width (in)
41.5
Condition Notes
Some stains at folds.
Object ID
W.1992.035.001
Notes
Purchased from Mr. & Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor, Jr., grandson to Julia Kennedy Taylor, and accessioned in 1992 by The James Buchanan Foundation.
Usage
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund R. Taylor, III
Accession Number
W.1992.035
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