Pillowcase

Name/Title

Pillowcase

Entry/Object ID

2025.27.5a-b

Description

Pair of linen pillowcases woven by Mr. Lorenzo Davis's mother and presented to him when he was married in 1844. A note that accompanied the gift reads, "April 18, 1934. These pieces of linen were made from flax raised on the farm in Vt. as far back as the year 1800 and spun + woven by Cynthia Hand Davis' (my mother) relatives. I can remember seeing them in use when I was a little girl at home but now they are badly worn and no good only for keepsakes in memory of those who have gone on before. Mrs. Lucy Davis Evans, age 81 yrs. 8 mo.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.27

Source or Donor

Jennifer Ashlock

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

37-1/2 in

Width

16 in

Material

Flax

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Albany

County

Orleans County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America