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Pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1683-1725

GUSN

GUSN-9410

Description

Rectangular, white; seam of hemmed edges joined by intermittantly grouped needle lace bars. Bottom seam joined same way. One open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cross-stitching
fustian
hand weaving
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Cross-stitched in light blue: DH [Deborah Hawkes]

Additional Identification Number

1961.1 X

Maker

Hawkes, Deborah (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hingham, MA, USA

Dimensions

19 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Penelope Barker Noyes

Accession Number

1961.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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