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Pillowcase

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1840

GUSN

GUSN-9459

Description

Rectangular, white; single piece folded with narrow hem at open end; two pair of tape ties.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Ink in corner bottom: Deeley/1

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

27.25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lilias Page

Accession Number

1935.492

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