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Pillowcase

17th century
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with linen in Algerian eye, back, hem and Italian hem stitches; with attached linen tassels, wrapped and embroidered in buttonhole stitch
52 × 39.5 cm (20.5 × 15.6 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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