Pillow cover
19th century
Classification
printed, dyed & painted textiles
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green
Accession Number
1938-58-1368
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This exquisite 19th-century pillow from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exemplifies the artistry of everyday American textiles. Crafted by an unknown maker, it belongs to a rich tradition of decorative home furnishings that transformed ordinary household items into personal expressions of creativity and comfort. Donated as a gift from Norvin Hewitt Green, it now resides in the Smithsonian Collection, highlighting the museum's commitment to preserving objects that illuminate daily life in antebellum and post-Civil War America. cover's classification as a printed, dyed, and painted textile...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...