Pillowcase
- Object Name:
- Pillowcase
- Object ID:
- 1925.004.02 b
- 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. Remains of a marking in taupe silk cross stitches near open end: "M W."
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-17.5 L-28.5 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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