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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-258082

Description

Unfinished pillowcase (only one side of case) with embroidered chevron pattern across entire front; predominant colors are pastel pinks, blues, yellows, red, brown, and purple; ends of embroidery threads stick out on all edges; in hope chest (acc.no. 1998.6174).

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cotton (textile)
linen (material)
embroidery (visual works)
Bedding
Pillowcase

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 1/2 x 20 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Sarah Moore Field

Accession Number

1998.6211

Places

North Andover (Essex county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
United States

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