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Sheet

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1840-1865

GUSN

GUSN-8148

Description

Rectanguler, cream muslin sheet, seamed, hemmed top and bottom with selvage sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Cross-stitched in corner: MAS [Martha A. Seavey]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

84 1/4 x 66 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles Wentworth

Accession Number

1981.218

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