Pillow Cover (England), 1600–1650 (CH 18425035-2)

Small cushion with a design showing a woman in the center with short brown hair and a blue and white gown worked in chenille thread. She holds in her right hand a scroll with the inscription: "Faith." She is surrounded by oversized flower sprays. At lower right is a pool with a bird, and at left, a leopard. Above is a castle with mica windows. Background is worked in silver thread and sides edged with silver lace.