Pair of Pillow Cases
17th century-18th century (made)
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Pair of white linen pillow cases with bobbin lace insertions. Rectangular pillow cases of linen with lace insertions in a pattern of crosses at one end and along one side. All the edges of the linen are finished off with hem-stitching except along the open end which has a deep hem with 21 buttonholes and small buttons of white linen thread plaited over a wooden core.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Linen with bobbin lace insertions, wood |
| Brief description | Pair of linen pillow cases with bobbin lace insertions, England, 17th century-18th century |
| Physical description | Pair of white linen pillow cases with bobbin lace insertions. Rectangular pillow cases of linen with lace insertions in a pattern of crosses at one end and along one side. All the edges of the linen are finished off with hem-stitching except along the open end which has a deep hem with 21 buttonholes and small buttons of white linen thread plaited over a wooden core. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.297&A-1965 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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