A beautiful photo of a World War I pillow has come to our attention. The individual who wrote wanted to know more about it. Here is the photo Please click on the link to view.
I am so glad that Kim B. rescued this pillow from being an attic discard. As you can see it is quite lovely. There is some vertical shredding of the silk, not uncommon in this era. Fold lines are also not uncommon to see after so many years of storage. Otherwise, the colors are vibrant and the message, “The Spirit of Liberty” compelling, accompanied by Lady Columbia holding a flag, and a separate wreath, as well as an Eagle, the symbol of our Democracy.
World War 1 pillows are distinctive. I hope that you will pick up a copy of The Quilter magazine and read more about them. Our article is in the January 2009 issue. Thanks to Kim for sending this wonderful example of a patriotic pillow.
Patricia Cummings
