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1985.45.187.b - One of a pair of pillowcases
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Object Typepillowcase
Place MadeNorth America: United States
Date Made1840-1849
Item Details
Object Typepillowcase
Place MadeNorth America: United States
Date Made1840-1849
Accession Number
1985.45.187.b
Title
One of a pair of pillowcases
Category
Bedding
Object Type
pillowcase
Date Made
1840-1849
Place Made
North America: United States
Culture
North American
Cultural Region
North American
Gender and Age
not applicable
Materials and Techniques
flax; woven; embroidered, drawn thread; embroidered, counter thread, cross stitch
Measurements
overall: 105 x 44 cm
Description
Undyed linen pillowcase with drawn thread edge. Side seam formed by very fine hand stitching in an overcast stitch.
Credit Line
Donated by Mary E. Herbert
External Links
Virtual Tour: Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection
University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, Department of Human Ecology
Citation
Page Citation for 1985.45.187.b - One of a pair of pillowcases
Page Citation
"1985.45.187.b - One of a pair of pillowcases, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-20890. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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