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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1820-1825

GUSN

GUSN-9371

Description

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hemmed end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cross-stitching
hand weaving
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Cross-stitched in blue cotton at center end: LW/25 [Laura Worden]

Maker

Worden, Laura (Weaver)

Location of Origin

Fairfield, CT, USA

Dimensions

36 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Beatrice M. Spencer

Accession Number

1983.131

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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