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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1780-1786

GUSN

GUSN-9431

Description

White; open at one end; hemmed edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cross-stitching
fustian
stitching
hand weaving
Fustian
Hand Stitched
Woven
Cross-stitched
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

Ink in bottom corner: Allice Stearns/Bedford, MASS Cross-stitched in gold at bottom corner: AS [Allice Stearns (1764-1855)]

Additional Identification Number

1946.294 BX

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

30.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1946.294B

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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