Pillow sham, embroidered
The undyed linen base of this coverlet is embroidered with silk in shades of green, gold, salmon, and blue in stem and satin stitches. It is decorated with Art Nouveau-style irises and vines, following a pattern printed in blue on the linen. It is seamed at the center and backed with undyed cotton fabric.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pillow sham, embroidered
- Maker: A. P. Lalkers
- Date: 1898
- Geography: Made in United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Linen, embroidered with silk
- Dimensions: 86 7/8 x 88 in. (220.7 x 223.5 cm)
- Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Roger Brunschwig Gift, 1986
- Object Number: 1986.333.2
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
A. P. Lalkers
1898
Julia Ann Fitch
1807
Angenett Jackson
1838
Lydia Pearson
1802
Elizabeth Josephine Poyen
ca. 1819
Related Content
Publications
Books, guides, and catalogues published by The Met.
Free to download
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.