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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1746

GUSN

GUSN-46299

Description

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with selvage edge on open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cross-stitching
fustian
hand weaving
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Cross-stitched at bottom corner: HF/1746 [Hannah Flagg]

Maker

Probably Flagg, Hannah (Pitson) (Maker)

Dimensions

28 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1960.60

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