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Nothing makes a bed more finished or romantic than special pillowcases and shams. Shams range from a simple layover style to intricate button-in types with ribbons. They can be square, round or any shape and size. Smaller "Boudoir" or baby-sized Shams add a decorative accent to a bed, and are sometimes made to stash pajamas. These can be clever and beautiful. There are long bolster pillows and bolster shams which stretch across the entire bed, adding neck support or just a fabulous fancy accent.

Nothing compares to the quality of the fabrics or the handiwork on beautiful, old pillow shams. They add a warmth and graciousness to a bed that is not easily achieved by any other means. They can be surprisingly large, and the old German "Parade Kassen" are downright huge and are used as coverlets!

Description Size
Item No.
No. Items in Set
Price
Antique 30" European Pillow Sham with Embroidered Lace 30" 0968 1 $165
Pretty Pair of Antique Turkey Red Single Layer Pillow Shams, c.1880-1900 30x32" 1348 1 $75
Half Moon-Shaped Sham with embroidered eyelet ruffle, 18x16" 1621 1 $32
Crisp Vintage Boudoir Pillow Sham with Eyelet Ruffle, 20x17.5" 1622 1 $38
Half Moon-Shaped Sham with Lace, 17.5x14.5" 1624 1 $32
A Wonderful Redwork Pillow Sham with Turkey Red and Crocheted Lace, Really Unusual and Neat! 24x27" 1774 1 $75
Small and Fine British White Linen Pillow Sham with Grape Filet Lace 16.5x21" 2723 1 $65
Beautiful White Linen Half Moon-Shaped Sham with Lace, 21x15.75" 2724 1 $45
A Beautiful Vintage Fine White Linen Boudoir Pillow Sham, 15x11" 15x11" 2725 1 $26
Tailored Vintage Pillow Sham, 23x33" 5023 1 $65
Super English Tailored Vintage Pillow Sham, 17x38" 5031 1 $46
Unused Pair of Vintage Hemstitched Pillow Shams, 23.75x34.5" 5033 2 $150
A Glorious Antique White Cotton "Show-off" Duvet or Parade Sham (German: Parade Kissen) with embroidered lace ruffle and Pintucks, 51.5x53.5" square 52x54 7191 1 $175
Glorious Antique White Cotton "Show-off" Duvet with embroidery, lace ruffle and covered buttons, 51" square 51" 7192 1 $175
Gorgeous Pink Bow Embroidered White Cotton Boudoir 10" square Pillow Sham with Label, Modern but Pretty! 10" 8125 1

1

$14

$14

Gorgeous Antique White Cotton Drawnwork Italian Bolster Pillow with New Custom-made Down Bolster Pillow 36" 8383 1 $320
on layaway
Spectacular American Eagle Antique Sham with Turkey Red Work and "Turkey Gold" 28x30" 9866 1 $115
Great Antique White Cotton Lawn Layover Pillow Sham with Red Turkey Motto: "I woke and found that life was duty" 30x28" 10208 1 $65
Small Antique Linen Pillow Cover with Monogram, old and Imperfect 11x14" 12309 1 $6
Gorgeous Vintage Ecru Silk Layover Pillow Sham for Parts 18x20" 12761-18693 1 $7
ASpectacular and Superb Figural Antique White Cotton Layover Sham with Turkey Red Joyous Couple Dancing with Ribbons 27x34.5" 27x34.5" 14422 1 $44
Great Pair of Small Satiny Pillow Shams, 12.5x16" 14685 2 $20
Superb Antique White Linen Nightdress Case or Boudoir Pillow Sham Embroidered with Champagne and Gray Silk Society Work, 18x10" with New Pillow Insert 15x9" 14959 1 $96
A Wonderful Pair of Antique Layover Pillow Shams embroidered with Turkey Red Woman Sweeping with a Broom and Children, 28x30" 28x30" 15078 1pr $66
Lovely but Imperfect Vintage Pale Blue Boudoir Sham 12x20" 15207 1 $6
Pretty Pleated Vintage Nylon Boudoir Sham 12x20" 15208 1 $12
Beautiful Antique White Layover Sham Embroidered with Turkey Red Tiger Lillies, 19th century, 29" 29" 16147 1 $22
A Lovely New Custom-Made Down Boudoir Pillow with White Linen Damask Pillowcover 9x13 17300 1 $45
Wonderful Embroidered Linen Boudoir Pillowcover / Sham, 16x22" 17692

17693

1

1

$45

$30

Exceptional Pair of Antique Crocheted Lace Layover Pillow Shams backed with Silk 28x32"

18172

2 $175
Gorgeous 19th century Antique White Cotton Layover Pillow Sham with Lace, 33x35" 18396 1 $45
Gorgeous 19th century Antique White Cotton Pillow Sham with Eyelet Embroidery and Embroidered ruffle, 37x40" 37x40" 18561 1 $34
Wonderful Contemporary Pillow Shams in Jewel-toned Moiré 30" 19504 1 $40
Wonderful Pair of Antique White Cotton Pillow Shams Embroidered with Child Musicians in Turkey Red Thread, 29x33" 29x33" 19674 2 $125
Beautiful Vintage Small White Pillow Sham Embroidered with Yellow Scallops and Dots 17x12" 17x12" 19802 1 $18
Wonderful Antique Net Lace Sham Embroidered with Tiny Flowers in the Center, 14x11" plus 1" lace 14x11" 19809 1 $65
Wonderful Antique Sheer Lilliputian Bazaar. Sham Embroidered with Flowers 16x11.75" plus 2.25" ruffle 16x11.75" 19812 1 $65
Magnificent Antique White Linen 17x14" Pillow Sham Embroidered with Flowers, Eyelet and Needle Point Lace "Cage" 17x14" 19813 1 $65
A Magnificent Antique White Cotton Pillow Sham with Pillow, Embroidered with Flowers, Punchwork and "HL" monogram, 19x14" 19x14" 19832 1 $65
Superb Antique White Linen Pillow Sham Embroidered with Spectacular Flowers, Scallops and Lace, 18x19" 19836 1 $95
Exquisite Antique White Linen Pillow Sham Embroidered with Punchwork and Drawnwork and Flowers 20.5x17 20.5x17" 19930 1 $22
A Wonderful Antique Embroidered White Cotton Pillow Sham with Bobbin Lace 28.5x30" 20570 1 $45
A Wonderful Antique White Cotton Pillowcover / Sham Embroidered with Overcast Scallops and an "ES" monogram 30.5x32" 20594 1 $42
A Wonderful Antique White Linen Pillowcover / Sham Embroidered with Overcast Scallops and an "FL" monogram 33.5x32" 20595 1 $32
A Spectacular Antique White Cotton Cutwork Embroidered " Double Layover Pillow Sham 79x32" 20597 1 $75
A Superb Antique Italian Bolster Pillow Embroidered with Flowers and "Buon Riposo" with New Custom-made Down pillow, 37" 37" 20608 1 $320
A Superb Antique Italian Bolster Pillow and Sham "Cathedral" with New Custom-made Down pillow39" long 39" 20609 1 $320
A Spectacular Antique Peach Linen 59.5x98" Sheet Set Embroidered and Appliqued with White Bows, 37x30" Matching Sham 37x30"

59.5x98

20615 2 $275
Lovely Antique White Cotton Sham Embroidered with Overcast Scallops 31x30" 20726 1 $20
A Wonderful Antique White Cotton "Society Work" Layover Sham or Teacloth Embroidered with Spectacular Butterfly 28x24" 21024 1 $65
Damaged but Charming Antique White Cotton Layover Sham or Teacloth Embroidered with Turkey Redwork Floral Design 28x25" 21088 1 $15
Gorgeous Vintage White Cotton Runner or Long Layover Sham Embroidered with Butterflies, 28x59" 28x59" 21255 1 $75
Gorgeous Vintage White Cotton Runner or Long Layover Sham with Crocheted Lace, 57.5x27" 57.5x27" 21256 1 $34
An Exquisite Antique White Linen Sham Embroidered with cipher "C" crown coronet monogram, royalty 36x26" 21428 1 $400
A Gorgeous Antique White Linen Boudoir Pillowcase Embroidered with Pale Blue Scalloped Edge, 17x11" 21487 1 $28
Gorgeous Antique Very Long White Cotton Sham Embroidered with Birds and Flowers, 76x28" 76x28" 21508 1 $72
Superb Pair of 19th centuryAntique Italian Creamy White Linen Pillow Shams with Pintucks, Crocheted Lace and name "Carmela" 18x29" 18x29" 22098 2 $165
Superb but Imperfect Antique Ecru Linen Pillow Sham Embroidered with Reticella Needle Lace, 18.25x13.25" 18.25x13.25" 22247 1 $28
Superb but Imperfect Antique Soft-White Linen Pillow Sham Embroidered with Cutwork, Filet and Bobbin Laces, 23.5x17.5" 23.5x17.5" 22248 1 $22
Superb Antique White Cotton Long Bolster or Double Pillow Sham Embroidered with Lace Ends, 64x18" 18x64" 22256 1 $55
Gorgeous c.19th century Antique White Cotton Matelasse Fringed Runner or Pillow Sham woven in Gorgeous Pattern , 21.75x73" 21.75x73" 22301 1 $85
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