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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-37340

Description

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with 1-3/8" wide hem at open end with drawnwork line at hem's base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
drawn thread work
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Ink at corner: Dorcas L. Short/No 2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morse Jones and Miss Eleanor Hooper Jones

Accession Number

1934.2763

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