Embroidered pillowcase
| Title | Embroidered pillowcase |
| Description | A rectangular pillowcase embroidered lengthwise broadly down the centre in stylized diamond designs with concentric coloured patterns from two alternating green interiors with butterfly-like yellow and black accents to burgundy, to red, yellow, black and green, framed on both sides with orange, black, green, and red lines, finishing with an edge on each side of red and yellow triangles and stylized sheep-horn designs. The pillow has two narrower designs lengthwise along each side of small, alternating with large triangles of concentric black, red, green and orange. The closure is in the middle of the backside. Embroidery stitch: cross stitch. |
| Type | pillowcase |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Source | Gift of Joyce Sirski-Howell |
| Physical Dimensions | overall: 43 cm x 36 cm |
| Location | Textiles: Case 1 |
| Accession Number | UF2022.004.032.a003 |
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“Embroidered pillowcase,” Ukrainian Folklore Archives Special Collections, accessed November 23, 2024, https://collections.ukrfolk.ca/items/show/5624.