Research on 16th and 17th century pattern books for embroiderers, lacemakers, and artisans of all kinds
Sun Aug 8, 2021 08:54 AM
August 8, 2021
Pillow cover from Italy made between 1590-1600 held by the Art Institute of Chicago. Reference number 1937.1183
https://www.artic.edu/artworks/26149/pillow-cover
Similar patterns in Iseppo Foresto’s “Splendore delle virtuose giovani” published in 1563. (Lotz 93)