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Pillowcase

Object Name:
Pillowcase
Object ID:
1967.013.08
Date:
1800-1850
Description:
Pillowcase of plain-woven linen in a natural off-white color. Has been cut down from its original dimensions and is now square; the closed end is anachronistically closed with running stitches. Constructed of one width of fabric, folded in half and seamed selvedge-to-selvedge. Open end is hemmed by hand. Marked with brown silk cross stitches in center, ~6.5" from opening, "M x P."
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
W-16.75 L-17 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
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