Embroidered pillowcase
| Title | Embroidered pillowcase |
| Creator | Storoshchuk, Myroslava (1916 Ukraine) |
| Date Created | ca. 1970 |
| Description | A square pillowcase with a large geometric diamond-like design. It is embroidered in patterns of alternating yellow, red, and off-white satin stitch framed in black. Four diamonds with horn-like designs decorate each corner. The backside is a burgundy synthetic fabric. There is a small hole for pillow inserts on the bottom edge. |
| Type | pillowcase |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Source | Gift of Lesia Savedchuk |
| Place created | North America: Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
| Materials | wool |
| Physical Dimensions | overall: 35 cm x 35 cm |
| Location | Textiles: Case 1 |
| Accession Number | UF2022.004.033.a025 |
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Storoshchuk, Myroslava (1916 Ukraine), “Embroidered pillowcase,” Ukrainian Folklore Archives Special Collections, accessed December 5, 2025, https://collections.ukrfolk.ca/items/show/5647.