Set Of 2 VTG Southern Belle Appliqué Pillowcase Standard 26x19 Ruffle Trim Pink For Sale

Set of 2 vintage handmade appliqué pillowcase measures approximately 26” x 19 - standard size.

Featuring a Southern Belle motif, a popular needlework pattern that gained immense popularity in the United States between the 1930s and 1950s.

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The design belongs to a classic family of quilt and linen motifs featuring figures like Sunbonnet Sue, Crinoline Ladies, and Colonial Ladies, characteristically depicted from behind or with their faces obscured by large bonnets. This specific pillowcase demonstrates meticulous craft details from that era, including fabric pieces stitched down to form the voluminous pink dress, green leaves flanking a central flower at the waistline, and an intricate white lace overlay stitched onto the lower skirt to simulate an elegant petticoat or gown detail.