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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-259061

Description

Natural white linen pillowcase; machine fine-woven; hand sewn seams and monogram in blue-gray cross stitching.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
linen (material)
cotton (textile)
thread
weaving
hand sewing
cross stitch
embroidery (visual works)
monogramming
Linen
Bedding
Pillowcase

Inscription

"BW/8" (cross stitch)
"[KOb1]" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31 x 17 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. Edwards Rogerson

Accession Number

2001.192

Places

Rhode Island (Freestone county, Texas)
Massachusetts (United States)
Texas (United States)

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