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Pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-50349

Description

Rectangular, off white, coarse; selvage edged; open ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
stitching
hand weaving
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Linen
Woven
Hand Stitched
Novelty Weave
PILLOWCASE

Maker

Worden, Laura (Weaver)

Location of Origin

Fairfield, CT, USA

Dimensions

26.75 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles Spencer

Accession Number

1983.130

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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