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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1825-1842

GUSN

GUSN-9452

Description

Rectangular, fine linen; single piece folded with 1-3/4" wide hem at open end.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Ink: Rebecca Wilson/[] 6.[]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

38.5 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1935.1361A

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