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Pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-51235

Description

Of rectangular form, off-white color with machine sewn seams and an open end hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cotton (textile)
machine sewing (technique)
Cotton
Machine Sewn
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

In ink above the hem near the seam on the left is: Little.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1986.1133.1,2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17.5 x 33.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.1133.1-2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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