This listing is for a newly made vintage 50s barkcloth pillow measuring approximately 27 1/2″x18″. The vintage barkcloth used for this pillow is a medium weight decorator fabric that dates to the 1950s. The romantic colonial scene with a fiddler and dancing couple, is executed in monochromatic gray, framed with a burst of colorful flowers, and set against a black color ground that makes the colors truly pop. The reverse side is a contemporary medium weight black cotton and the closure is envelope style. The corners are gently tapered so measurements are taken through the middle rather than corner to corner. The front vintage fabric and the backing fabric are lined with new cotton muslin to stabilize and reduce day to day stress. It will extend the life of this pillow so you can enjoy it for many years to come. This listing includes the custom insert. My inserts are always large and plump, filled with the best fiber fluff available and very slightly overstuffed. This is because all fillings, no matter the quality, tend to settle after some use and by adding a little more, my inserts retain their shape and comfort. This pillow is an outstanding, genuine example of one of the most legendary eras in textile fashion and history, made into the perfect display for your home. About My Work With Barkcloth. I spend hours and often days restoring each textile and only about 55% turn out to be strong and usable. There is no fix for dry rot so the financial loss on many panels is considerable, making the restored, usable panels that much more valuable. My vintage pillow fronts are the very best of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Most of these, in such awesome condition, are now so extraordinarily rare, that you will not see them anywhere else, and when gone, sadly are gone for good. Because these textiles are so special, I try to create heirloom pieces that will last. There is no production line in a factory overseas, cheaply mass producing these pillows. The Monarch butterfly population has dropped by 80% in the last 10yrs due to habitat loss through their migration route from Canada to Mexico, so two years ago I joined the Monarch Butterfly Way Station community and created a garden entirely dedicated to Monarchs and other pollinators. Monarchs cannot survive without the milkweed plant so I planted 7 different varieties and now have over 50 individual plants in my tiny NYC garden. This past summer my garden successfully helped in the creation of over 70 Monarchs and of course many honey and bumble bees. Milkweed comes in many varieties and is incredibly hardy and easy to grow. Thank you for taking the time to visit. All pictures, backgrounds, designs and TEXT on this page are the property of JILLIAN VO.