Pillow Sham

Object ID
2008.6.5.B
Object Name
Pillow Sham
Date Created
March 13, 2013, 1924
Material
Linen
Object Entities
USA, (created by)
Dervisis, Vasilios (is related to)
Dervisis, Alexandra (is related to)
Dervis, George (is related to)
Object Description
An ecru square pillow cover. The sham is designed with a floral cutwork motif pattern in roles of tiny holes with white thread running through them. The back has a flap over the opening so as to completely inclose the pillow.
Origin
A collection of textiles belonging to Vasilios and Alexandra (Muyias) Dervisis. Donated by George W. Dervis. These pillow shams were a gift to the Dervisis' for their wedding, circa 1924.
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Citation
Pillow Sham, March 13, 2013, 1924, Collection of Vasilios and Alexandra (Muyias) Dervisis, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/7857. Accessed 03/19/24.