We have just had delivery of a number of these exquisitely embroidered pillow cases. These are around 80-120 years old, They would have been dowry pieces used to decorate the bed in the "Best Room" for special occasions. The embroidered part is at the base of the sack shaped cover on both sides. When fillled the pillows would have been piled up on the bed with the embroidered part facing into the room
