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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-47468

Description

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded with 3-1/2" wide end panel connected by 3/4" wide insertion of netted lace. 1/2" attached lace edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cotton (textile)
lace (needlework)
weaving
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Ink at bottom center: Mary F. Chick/No.14

Associated Building

Original To Baxter Homestead,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1967.104A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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