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Pillowcase

Object Name:
Pillowcase
Object ID:
1925.004.02 a
Place of Origin:
Hampton Falls, NH
Date:
1750-1780
Description:
Pillowcase. Fine weave linen, constructed of one width of fabric, folded in half, and seamed selvedge-to-selvedge along one side. Open end is hemmed by hand.
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
W-17.8 L-29.9 inches
Provenance:
Belonged to Meshech and Mehitable Weare of Hampton Falls, NH. Given by their great-great grandson, Henry M. Batchelder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry M. Batchelder
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