Marie Antoinette I French Pillow Cover Square Hundreds or perhaps thousands of

Hundreds or perhaps thousands of years ago

from the medieval period

The original tapestry is woven in Tournai in the 15th century

The shape of Africa is the central theme of this design

This work portrays large acanthus leaves on a floral background

Marie Antoinette I French Pillow Cover Square Hundreds or perhaps thousands ofMarie Antoinette: this decorative tapestry pillow cover is made in the likeness of the embroidery that was at the head of Queen Marie Antoinette's bed. Jean Francois Bony designed and produced this decorative embroidery which has been kept at Versailles since its creation in 1786. It features roses and lilies, the Queen's favorite flowers.