Stunning Silk Organza Button Back Pillowcase with Appliqué Triangles, Presumed Antique basketry covered bottle The paper of the postcard

The paper of the postcard was painted a sort of matte pinking gray

The 1955 drawing is an early work by James Frederic Bone (1929-2015)

in which he stands at the helm

Box measures 6 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 2"

with a bit of toning visible on the brim of her hat and old tape repairs evident from the back side

Stunning Silk Organza Button Back Pillowcase with Appliqué Triangles, Presumed Antique basketry covered bottle The paper of the postcardSo finely made, and to my eye just exquisite, this is a hand sewn pillowcase made of cream and periwinkle blue silk, with appliqu triangles forming larger triangles pointing toward the center. Button closure up the back allows for it to hold a pillow yet, though I think I'd be inclined to hang it as it is (ideally between pieces by Agnes Martin and Anni Albers!) It seems to me the silk was hand dyed, and I believe is organza, and it looks to me that