Pillowcase

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pillowcase

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.227

Description

Of plain linen, hand-stitched.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1833 Date made: r. 1800 - 1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Stitched initials: "C D" & "6"/ CD over 6 is stitched in red on one side of the pillow case and in white on the other.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

21 in

Length

33 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 21 x 33 in. (53.3 x 83.8 cm)

Material

Linen

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: There are six holes and several worn spots on the side with white embroidery and one hole and two mended spots on the other side. There are blue stains around the red embroidery.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, No Location