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Pillowcase

Object Name:
Pillowcase
Object ID:
2001.019.03
Place of Origin:
Sandwich, NH
Date:
1840-1872
Description:
Pillowcase of plain-woven white linen, constructed from one width of fabric, folded in half, and seamed selvedge-to-selvedge up one side. Opening edge finished with 2.5" hem. Ink inscription on seamed side, above opening edge hem: "L. C. Wentworth / No. 3 [?]" (Also looks like last part could be "Feb.y.")
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
W-17 L-37 inches
Provenance:
Donor has same last name as W. T. Sulloway, who was the maker's great grandchild.
Credit Line:
Gift of Alvah W. Sulloway
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