Laying Out Set
1860 (made)
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A set of six pieces of linen decorated with linen cutwork.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand embroidered linen |
| Brief description | Laying out set, British, 1860, linen |
| Physical description | A set of six pieces of linen decorated with linen cutwork. |
| Marks and inscriptions | G.M
1860 (English; capitals; embroidered; silk) |
| Credit line | Given by Rachel Reeves |
| Object history | Historical significance: This is a set of bed linen made and used expressly for the 'laying out' or preparation of a dead body prior to burial. It consists of the standard two sheets, bolster and pillow case, but also includes the face and mirror clothes associated with rituals related to death. Unlike winding sheets and shrouds, the laying out linen was not buried with the body, but removed to be used again. |
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| Accession number | T.38:1-1999 |
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| Record created | February 19, 2002 |
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