Marie Antoinette I French Pillow Cover Yellow Born on the glass-making island

Born on the glass-making island of Murano in northern Italy

Inspired from a tapestry by William Morris (1836-1896)

This tapestry pulls from the familiar art style of William Morris

This is a reproduction of a part of an 11th century tapestry now on display in the Museum of Bayeux

Italy on a Venetian gondola in the afternoon

Marie Antoinette I French Pillow Cover Yellow Born on the glass-making islandMarie 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.