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Ruffled Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9465

Description

Nearly square, white, fine linen. Top and bottom sewn together with 1-1/2" wide hem at open end; four buttons to close. Applied 2-1/2" wide ruffle all around. One of a pair.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
embroidering
linen (material)
machine sewing (technique)
weaving
tabby (textile)
Pillowcase
Pillowcase

Inscription

Embroidered in white at center: LMS

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

35 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Louis F. Snow

Accession Number

1932.409A

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