Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Bedding |
Catalog Number |
XC.06.96 |
Object Name |
Sheet |
Year Range from |
1800.0 |
Year Range to |
1850.0 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Material |
Linen, Silk |
Dimensions |
W-70 L-92 inches |
Description |
A bed sheet made out of handspun bleached plain weave linen. The sheet is comprised of two panels handstitched together, with each panel measuring 35.00" wide. Near the bottom on the left side of the center seam are the cross-stitched initials "E.S.M." in brown silk. There is a 1/8" wide foldover hem on the top and bottom edges while the other two edges have been left unfinished. |
Provenance |
The initials pertain to the maker, but there is no additional information about the maker or origin of this piece. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |