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Pillowcase

Object Name:
Pillowcase
Object ID:
1974.063.14
Date:
1860-1900
Description:
Pillow sham of white cotton muslin, edged with knitted lace and monogrammed in center with a "D" made of white manufactured braid that is stitched in place. Style is similar to the soutache decoration that was fashionable on women's and children's clothing in the Civil War period and beyond. Sham is machine chain-stitched.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
W-27.5 L-29.6 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William F. Mudge
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