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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-30566

Description

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Cross-stitched at end center: B M 6 [Betsey Marsh (1783-1864)]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

23.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1925.226

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