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Pillowcase

Object Name:
Pillowcase
Object ID:
1967.013.07
Date:
1800-1850
Description:
Pillowcase of plain-woven linen in a natural off-white color. Constructed of one width of linen, folded in half and seamed selvedge-to-selvedge along one side. Opening edge is hemmed by hand. Marked with brown silk cross stitches, "M X P" (but half of the X is gone, so it looks like "M / P").
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
W-17 L-35.25 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
People:
Penton, Mary
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