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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9367

Description

Rectangular case; white. Single piece folded; 2-3/4" wide hem at end with initials in corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Cross-stitched in red at corner: CLF [Accession Book says C.L.W.F.]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

32.75 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.540

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