Description
A beautifully timeworn example of early homespun bedding, this antique linen pillowcase features a woven blue-green plaid accented with fine red stripes. Hand stitched and quietly softened by generations of use, it carries the honest character of early farmhouse life.
This antique homespun linen pillowcase is a charming survivor of everyday domestic life in the 19th century. Woven in a pleasing blue-green plaid with delicate red striping, the fabric has the slightly irregular texture and durable hand one expects from early loom-woven household linens.
The pillowcase measures approximately **23½ inches long by 16½ inches wide** and is entirely **hand stitched**, reflecting the careful work of the maker who created it for practical use in the home. The woven plaid pattern gives the piece a warm and inviting primitive character, perfect for collectors of early textiles or for display in a farmhouse or country interior.
Three buttons close the opening along one end. These may be later replacements added during the pillowcase’s lifetime, something frequently seen on textiles that remained in service for many years.
The linen shows the gentle signs of honest age and use, including several small holes and areas of wear consistent with antique household linens. These imperfections only add to its authentic character and speak to the long life this piece once served.
**Fabric Note:**
The pillowcase is made from **homespun linen**, a sturdy cloth woven from flax fibers. Homespun linen was valued for its durability and breathability and was commonly used for bedding throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The slightly uneven weave visible in the fabric is a hallmark of early loom weaving and contributes greatly to its primitive charm.
Today this piece would make a wonderful addition to a **primitive textile collection**, a charming prop for historical display, or a decorative accent folded into a basket, cupboard, or early bedstead.
# Measurements
Length: 23½ inches
Width: 16½ inches
# Condition
Antique condition with visible age and use.
• Several small holes and areas of wear in the fabric
• Buttons likely later replacements
• Overall structurally sound with lovely aged character
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