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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9418

Description

Rectangular, off white; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Cross-stitched at side edge: W I H 16 [Whipple]

Associated Building

Original To Eleazer Arnold House,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Sterling S. Smith

Accession Number

1959.460.3

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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