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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1843-1850

GUSN

GUSN-47072

Description

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with 3-1/2" wide hem at open end and 1/4" wide drawnwork line at base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Ink at center end: Mary P. Whittle/No 1

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

36 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Ruth A. and Dorcas L. Woodbury

Accession Number

1964.372

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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