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Culture:American
Title:pillowcase
Date Made:1800-1900
Type:Bedding
Materials:textile: white plain weave linen; light blue linen floss
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 35 x 16 in.
Accession Number:  HD 87.108
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Harold G. Duckworth
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
White pillowcase linen marked "S * C / 5" in light blue linen embroidery floss. The open end of the pillowcase is edged with 2" long fringe from the warp threads. This fringe opening is a raw edge, loosely overcast/basted for stability. The long vertical seam is folded over and whip stitched or overcast stitched.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Linen

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