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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1825

GUSN

GUSN-9424

Description

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with 1-3/4" wide hem at open end; 1" wide insertion of linen bobbin lace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
bobbin lace
stitching
hand weaving
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Linen
Woven
Hand Stitched
Lace
Novelty Weave
PILLOWCASE

Associated Building

Associated With Judge Joseph Philbrick's Farm,

Additional Identification Number

1949.18B.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

39 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of George O. Swasey and Clara Swasey Woodberry

Accession Number

1949.18B2

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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