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Pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

ca. 1795

GUSN

GUSN-9423

Description

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

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Cross-stitched: 7 HxP

Additional Identification Number

1949.18A.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry

Accession Number

1949.18A2

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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