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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1802-1809

GUSN

GUSN-46176

Description

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

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cross-stitching
hand weaving
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Cross-stitched at end: HS/7 [Hannah Sherman]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

32 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Winthrop Brown

Accession Number

1959.461D

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