Pair Antique Redwork Nursery Pillow Fronts Joyful Awakening & Peaceful Sleep
$ 72.87
Description
Pair Antique Redwork Nursery Pillow Fronts Joyful Awakening & Peaceful Sleep. Antique redwork embroidered nursery pillow fronts, “Joyful Awakening” & “Peaceful Sleep”—a matched pair of early 20th-century hand-stitched linens. A charming pair of antique redwork embroidered pillow fronts featuring the phrases “Joyful Awakening” and “Peaceful Sleep,” each encircled by delicate floral wreath motifs. Antique redwork embroidered nursery pillow fronts, “Joyful Awakening” & “Peaceful Sleep”—a matched pair of early 20th-century hand-stitched linens. ──────────────────────────── A charming pair of antique redwork embroidered pillow fronts featuring the phrases “Joyful Awakening” and “Peaceful Sleep,” each encircled by delicate floral wreath motifs. Executed in red cotton thread on a soft white linen or cotton ground, the panels reflect the simple elegance and quiet sentimentality of early 20th-century domestic needlework. Redwork embroidery became especially popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, valued for its accessible technique and graphic clarity. Pieces such as these were often created for the home—particularly for children’s rooms—where stitched sayings conveyed warmth, routine, and care within everyday life. The linework is fine and consistent, with a restrained folk aesthetic that emphasizes both legibility and ornament. The pairing of morning and evening phrases gives the set a natural balance, making it especially appealing for display, framing, or integration into textile-based interiors. Sold together as a matched pair, these panels offer both decorative charm and a tangible connection to early domestic craft traditions. ──────────────────────────── DETAILS Type: Redwork embroidered pillow fronts Date: Early 20th century (circa 1900–1920) Material: Linen or cotton ground with red cotton thread Technique: Hand embroidery Motifs: Floral wreaths with nursery sayings Text: “Joyful Awakening” and “Peaceful Sleep” Quantity: Two panels (matched pair) Approximate size (each): ~24″ × 28″ ──────────────────────────── CONDITION Good antique textile condition consistent with age and use. Minor fraying and a few small holes are present, as shown in photographs. The embroidery remains strong and clearly visible throughout. The fabric shows natural softening and light wrinkling typical of early domestic linens. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. ──────────────────────────── HOHM PROVENANCE Selected for HOHM for their quiet domestic presence and enduring folk character, these embroidered linens reflect the artistry of everyday life—objects created within the home and preserved as expressions of care, routine, and early 20th-century sensibility. ──────────────────────────── Offers All reasonable offers are warmly welcome—please don’t hesitate to send one! Shipping I pack each item carefully and reuse quality boxes and materials whenever possible. Shipping is fully insured and handled promptly. Policies All sales are final. Please email with any questions prior to purchase—I’m happy to provide additional photos or details. ──────────────────────────── (antique redwork embroidery nursery pillow fronts joyful awakening peaceful sleep early 20th century textile hand embroidered linen victorian edwardian needlework pair)
