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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1770-1840

GUSN

GUSN-52411

Description

Rectangular, off white; pieced panel folded with narrow hemmed open ends.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
stitching
hand weaving
linen (material)
piecing
tabby (textile)
textiles
Linen
Woven
Hand Stitched
Pieced
Novelty Weave
Unidentified Textile
PILLOWCASE

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.794

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