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Ruffled pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9436

Description

Roughly square, off white, fine linen; narrow hemmed open end with three cloth buttons with loops. Top and bottom pieces. Applied fine 1-3/4" wide ruffles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
stitching
linen (material)
tabby (textile)
Linen
Hand Stitched
Novelty Weave
PILLOWCASE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1940.774B

Places

Possibly Massachusetts (United States)
Possibly

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