Collections record Beta

Pillow

2018-28-1

Square pillow with needlework embroidery face. Horizontal bands with distinct geometric patterns, done in green, blue, tan, yellow, and brown threads. At center, square shape with geometric border and diamond shape set in square of tan thread. Narrow vertical bands with the same geometric design run along left and right edges of pillow face. All bands and elements are separated by thin lines of brown embroidery. In yellow embroidered text set on green band, "LOCKETT FORD BALLARD, JR." Reverse of pillow done in green velvet, with zipper at middle. Various stitching techniques demonstrated.

Donor made this pillow at a class taught in Litchfield by a Mrs. Woodruff, wife of the town's postmaster.

• Ballard, Lockett Ford Jr.

c.1976

Overall height 13.25", width 11.5"

• velvet
• cotton