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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Embroidered Pillowcase
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Embroidered Pillowcase

Object numberMO 1971.18b
Name Pillowcase
Maker (American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateca. 1962
Mediumfabric (linen), thread
Dimensionsoverall H 18 1/4 in x W 12 1/8 in (46.4 cm x 30.8 cm )
DescriptionA white linen pillowcase for a baby's pillow. The pillowcase has a hemstitched border on the open end, along with the letter "R" embroidered in blue.
Label TextEleanor Roosevelt enjoyed knitting and embroidering for family and friends. This pillowcase is one of two - MO 1971.18a & b – that were found in a needlework bag she used (see MO 1971.16), along with several other items it is believed she was working on before she died.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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