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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1795

GUSN

GUSN-54880

Description

Long, rectangular, off white; single piece folded; narrow hemmed open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Cross-stitched at end center: HP [Hannah Philbrick]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

57.75 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry

Accession Number

1949.18C

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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