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Pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9444

Description

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; 1-1/2" wide hem at open end with insert of lace connecting hem to attached 1-1/2" plain panel. Three button holes on inner hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Ink at end: S.K. Hunnewell/No 41

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

34 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner

Accession Number

1940.626

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