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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1790-1820

GUSN

GUSN-30549

Description

Long, rectangular, off white; single piece folded widthwise with seams across top and bottom; hemmed open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cross-stitching
stitching
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Linen
Hand Stitched
Cross-stitched
Novelty Weave
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

Cross-stitched at end: KE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

47 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1925.177

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