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- Sunshine and Shadow Log Cabin Pillowcover, circa 1890 -
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Sunshine and Shadow Log Cabin Pillowcover, circa 1890
- Evening Star Pillowcase, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Evening Star Pillowcase, circa 1860
- Heart Shaped Pillow, "The Ford is the Heart of the Automobile Industry," Christmas Gift to Henry Ford, 1930 - For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate enough to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, like this embroidered throw pillow. One of a pair, it was sent to Henry Ford as a Christmas gift.
- 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Heart Shaped Pillow, "The Ford is the Heart of the Automobile Industry," Christmas Gift to Henry Ford, 1930
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate enough to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, like this embroidered throw pillow. One of a pair, it was sent to Henry Ford as a Christmas gift.
- Throw Pillow, "Castle", Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller's Textiles & Objects Shop, 1960-1962 - In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and stocked it with his own textiles, furniture, and objects, like this pillow. The shop also sold furniture designed by other Herman Miller designers, like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, and folk art objects carefully selected by Girard.
- 1960-1962
- Collections - Artifact
Throw Pillow, "Castle", Designed by Alexander Girard for Herman Miller's Textiles & Objects Shop, 1960-1962
In 1961, Herman Miller opened the avant-garde "Textiles and Objects Shop" in New York City. Designer Alexander Girard conceived of the idea, designed the shop, and stocked it with his own textiles, furniture, and objects, like this pillow. The shop also sold furniture designed by other Herman Miller designers, like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson, and folk art objects carefully selected by Girard.
- Embroidered Pillow Cover, Gift to Henry Ford, 1915-1930 - For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate enough to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, like this embroidered pillow cover. Perhaps the motif acknowledged Henry Ford's efforts to encourage peace and pacifism for the United States.
- 1915-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Embroidered Pillow Cover, Gift to Henry Ford, 1915-1930
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate enough to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, like this embroidered pillow cover. Perhaps the motif acknowledged Henry Ford's efforts to encourage peace and pacifism for the United States.
- Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1925-1935 - For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motifs often represented Ford products.
- 1925-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1925-1935
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motifs often represented Ford products.
- Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1934 - For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motto reveals the donor's affection for Ford products.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Embroidered Pillow, Gift to Henry Ford, 1934
For many women in the early 20th century, Henry Ford's affordable automobile represented freedom and financial security, especially if they were fortunate to be part of the Ford Motor Company family. Their expressions of thanks were often homemade, proud examples of their needle working skills. The embroidered motto reveals the donor's affection for Ford products.
- Pillow Sham -
- Collections - Artifact
Pillow Sham
- Rolling Stone Pillowcase, 1860-1880 -
- 1860-1880
- Collections - Artifact
Rolling Stone Pillowcase, 1860-1880
- American Bicentennial Pillow, 1976 - The official logo of the American Bicentennial was a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." Though the federal government regulated official uses of the logo, it had broader appeal. Many Americans adopted it as part of their own Bicentennial expressions. Seventy-two-year-old Henrietta Lanham Head of Detroit, Michigan, made this appliqued pillow as a tribute to America's 200th birthday.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Bicentennial Pillow, 1976
The official logo of the American Bicentennial was a traditional five-pointed star wrapped in modern red, white, and blue "bunting." Though the federal government regulated official uses of the logo, it had broader appeal. Many Americans adopted it as part of their own Bicentennial expressions. Seventy-two-year-old Henrietta Lanham Head of Detroit, Michigan, made this appliqued pillow as a tribute to America's 200th birthday.