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Pillowcase

Object Name:
Pillowcase
Object ID:
1974.063.15
Date:
1850-1900
Description:
Pillowcase of cotton muslin in a natural off-white color. Constructed of one width of fabric, folded in half, and seamed along one side, but it is not selvedge-to selvedge; the fabric is cut. 3" deep hem, hand-stitched and edged with knitted cotton lace. Inside hem, fabric is stamped several times with laundry marks in black ink: "DD275," "O-DOW" (twice), and "D32."
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
W-18.5 L-36 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. William F. Mudge
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