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Pillowcase
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched fine cotton, long narrow cases with fine felled seams. Whippd selvage for end seam. Narrow hems. Inked at ends with wreath enclosing "Louisa Peaslee No. 20" 36" wide fabric, square yeard used to make case.
2014.018.48 a,b
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Old Number
90.280
36 in
18 in
Cotton