Pillowcase
- Object Name:
- Pillowcase
- Object ID:
- 2013.004.02
- Place of Origin:
- Alton, NH
- Date:
- circa 1810
- Description:
- Pillowcase, one of a pair. Plain weave white linen. "M S L" embroidered in blue wool cross-stitch on front. Hemmed.
- Material:
- Textile
Linen - Dimensions:
- W-17.2 L-34 inches
- Provenance:
- Woven and embroidered by Mary S. Locke (1795-1871) of Alton, NH, prior to her marriage in 1815 to John D. Huckins. Accompanied by note written by Lucie H. Chamberlain (b. 1880): "Flax grown, spun and woven by my great-grandmother, Mary S. Locke, around 1800, A.D."
Mary S. Locke, daughter of Samuel and Lucy Locke, was born in Barrington, NH, January 20, 1795. After her family moved to Alton, she married farmer John D. Huckins (1793-1873) in 1815.
Acquired by the donor at an auction of the contents of the Chamberlain family home. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Judith A. Dineen
- Subjects:
- Pillowcase, Linen, Flax
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