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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1865

GUSN

GUSN-8145

Description

Rectangular, cream muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed on top and bottom, selvage edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sheets (bed coverings)
cotton (textile)
hand sewing
weaving
muslin
piecing
Sheet
Sheet

Inscription

Ink stamped at corner: Martha A. Seavey

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

67 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles Wentworth

Accession Number

1981.222

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