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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pillowcase.
Pillowcase, linen
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pillowcase.

Pillowcase, linen

Dateca. 1790
OriginAmerica, New York
MediumLinen
DimensionsW: 20"; L: 33"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1964-380,2
DescriptionRectangular pillowcase constructed of very fine white plain-woven linen. The open end of pillowcase has two pairs of tie-strings to hold the pillow in place. very narrow hems. Marked in silk marking stitches "EVR /6" and in ink "E Van Rensselaer" for Elizabeth Van Rensselaer (1771-1798).
MarkingsMarked in ink E VAN RENSSELAER. Embroidered EVR over 6 in gold cross-stitch.
ProvenanceGlen-Sanders Collection from Scotia, New York. The "List of Maria (Elmendorf) Sanders, effects" includes "pillow Cases, nine pair Marked ME./ Pillow Cases, eight pair Marked EVR" (Colonial Williamsburg, Glen-Sanders Papers.)