Pillowcase
- Object Name:
- Pillowcase
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.31
- Date:
- 1818
- Description:
- Pillowcase. Linen, with sewn paper describing history of use in coffin of Kimball family member, Deacon John Kimball. Rectangular pillow case, with two sets of ties. "The other part of this pillow-case was used under the head of my dear Father Jan. 1. 1818. He died Dec. 31. 1817. 6 oclock at evening. "Sweet is the scene when __ dies when __ the righteous soul to rest." One of a pair.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- H-6.5 L-8.375 inches
- Provenance:
- History: Kimball Collection. Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930-1981), Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing, photographs, tabard et. al., from the Kimball Jenkins estate. These pillowcases were used by Carolyn's great-great-great-grandparents, John and Anna Kimball. Sarah Kimball ( - ) -- Concord, saved the coffin pillowcases used by her ancestors, and saved hair samples from 20 family members. Deacon John Kimball (1738/9-1817), Concord, NH, Furniture-maker. Great-great- great-grandfather of Carolyn L. Jenkins.
Anna Hazen (Ayer) Kimball (1740-1819) -- Concord, NH. Great-great-great-grandmother of Carolyn Jenkins. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
- Subjects:
- Pillowcases
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