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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9366

Description

Rectangular case; fine, white. Single piece folded; 3" wide hem at open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
embroidering
stitching
linen (material)
weaving
machine-made
tabby (textile)
Linen
Woven
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Novelty Weave
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

Embroidered at end center: C [See worksheet for sketch. Accession Book says C.L.W.F.]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.541

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