Pillowcase
- Object Name:
- Pillowcase
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.30
- Date:
- 1819
- Description:
- Pillowcase. Square, linen, with sewn paper describing history of use in coffin of Kimball family member, Anna Ayer Kimball. Two sets of ties. Paper reads, "This is the remnant of a pillow-case which was used in the coffin, under the head of my dear Mother, March 6. 1819. She died March 5. morning. This dead body shall arise. The corruptible shall __ on __ption - The mortal immortality." One of a pair.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- H-8.5 L-8.5 inches
- Provenance:
- History: Kimball Collection
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981) -- Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al., from the Kimball Jenkins estate. These pillowcases were used by Carolyn's great-great-great-grandparents, John and Anna Kimball.
Sarah Kimball ( - ) -- Concord, NH. Saved the coffin pillowcases used by her ancestors, and saved hair samples from 20 family members.
Deacon John Kimball (1738/9-1817) -- Concord, NH. Furniture-maker. Great-great-great-grandfather of Carolyn Jenkins.
Anna Hazen (Ayer) Kimball (1740-1819) -- Concord, NH. Great-great-great-grandmother of Carolyn Jenkins. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
- Subjects:
- Pillowcases
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