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Culture:American
Title:bed sheet
Date Made:1780-1830
Type:Textile
Materials:textile: bleached (white) plain weave linen; silk embroidery
Place Made:United States
Accession Number:  HD F.707C
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
White linen sheet with the initials "R W". Linen was a popular choice for bed textiles; it could be bleached and cleaned, and was stronger when wet. The inclusion of cross stitched initials suggests ownership. Frequently multiple sets of linens were marked to show ownership, and sometimes inventory numbers.

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Embroidery; Linen; Silk

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