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Start Over Collection University Archives Artifact Collection, 1693/2014, bulk 1900/2011 Date range 1950

William and Mary Felt Pillow, 1940/1965

One rectangular green wool felt pillow with grey trim and orange lettering. Pillow backing is larger than the centered front piece, with the addition fabric cut into approximately 1in. wide strips for fringe. Pillow front is sewn to the backing with a piece of grey decorative trim featuring a stepped triangle pattern. 'WILLIAM / AND / MARY' is sewn to the pillow front in orange felt letters 1.5in. or .75in. high. Pillow is 19in. (length) x 13.5in. (width) x 1.5in. wide. Pillow is in good condition with minor pitting/holes from insect damage on back and front. One piece of fringe in upper left corner has several holes and brown discoloration. Another piece of fringe on the lower left side has 1.5in. tear in the middle. Stiching appears to be very secure with only a few exposed thread pieces on the back. SCRC Purchase. Located in Textiles S1 SS8. UA 2011.551

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. University Archives Artifact Collection, 1693/2014, bulk 1900/2011
  3. Furnishings
  4. Bedding

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