Pillowcase

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Pillowcase

Entry/Object ID

1987.30.1

Description

Pair of Pepperell Mills cotton pillow cases in their original cellophane package.

Dimensions

Height

9 in

Width

5-3/8 in

Depth

3-1/4 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

First produced by the Pepperell Mills in 1925, cotton sheeting was one of the company’s most well-known products during the 20th century. Prior to World War II, Pepperell sheets and pillowcases were always white. After the war, the company introduced pastel colors to their line of sheets and bedding.