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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9447

Description

Rectangular, off white, fine linen; single piece folded with wide 4" open end hem with narrow strip of drawnwork along hem; three button holes (no buttons).

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
drawn thread work
stitching
linen (material)
weaving
machine-made
tabby (textile)
Hand Stitched
Novelty Weave
Linen
Drawnwork
Woven
PILLOWCASE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner

Accession Number

1940.630

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