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Pillowcase
Object/Artifact
Handwoven linen z sinlges pillow case. entirely hand stitched handwoven fringe tape added to hem unusual drawn thread work in three rows lengthwise down center of the top. seamed on selvage one side initialed JM in brown silk in cross stitch about 8" from the end.
2014.018.31
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800 - 1850
Old Number
91.112
34 in
16-3/4 in
Silk
Linen