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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1830 C-1840 C

GUSN

GUSN-52382

Description

Rectangular, off white fine cotton; single piece folded. Narrow hemmed open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cotton (textile)
cross-stitching
stitching
weaving
machine-made
tabby (textile)
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Cross-stitched
Woven
Novelty Weave
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

Cross-stitched: A [] L/10 [Abigail Lewis]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.744A

Places

Vermont (United States)

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