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Pillowcase

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-9468

Description

Rectangular, off white, fine cotton; single piece folded with hemmed end; wreath with doves and hearts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pillowcases
cotton (textile)
stitching
weaving
machine-made
tabby (textile)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
hearts (motifs)
Cotton
Woven
Hand Stitched
Heart
Novelty Weave
Bird
PILLOWCASE

Inscription

Ink stamp at end: Lydia Patterson/29

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

32.25 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss M. P. Lord

Accession Number

1928.380

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