Pillow c. 1900

This anonymous embroidered pillow, dating back to the early 1900s, displays a complex geometric pattern using primarily red, gold, and white thread. The intricate design features a large diamond shape in the center, containing a series of smaller diamonds and squares, culminating in a circular motif. The pillow, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the craftsmanship and decorative aesthetic of textile art around the turn of the 20th century.