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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-39246

Description

Rectangular, off white; scalloped edges. Made of two pieces; left side with flap with five buttons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
embroidering
linen (material)
machine sewing (technique)
weaving
machine-made
piecing
tabby (textile)
Linen
Woven
Machine Sewn
Embroidered
Novelty Weave
Pieced
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

Embroidered in center: A [Gothic letter; possibly AF, A. Farwell?]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Miles Standish

Accession Number

1937.869

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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