Creation Date

1888 – 1891

Description

Pillow sham made from quilt scraps. Floral and zigzag stitching. Transparent ruffle around border with floral edging.Label reads, "Pillow Sham to match quilt. Victorian Crazy Quilt. 1891 made by Tailor Nels Thysell. 1929/2. Thysell 5/20/1972." Second label reads, "Hennepin County Historical Society Museum. Pillow shams to match quilt 1888, 1929/2. Made by tailor Nels Thysell. Victorian Silk Pieces. Donor - Thysell 5/20/1972."Donated in 1972 by Miss A. G. Thysell from Minneapolis.