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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Pillowcase

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched. seamed at end & 1 side. Narrow hem. edged with pointed lace that looks crocheted but may be machine made. Initials IM with a starburst, and meander pattern and evergreen tree embroidered in red cotton 16x34"

2014.018.45 a,b

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1835

Old Number

92.035

34 in

16 in

Cotton

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