Pillow, early 19th century

Title:

Pillow, early 19th century

Date:

1850

Description:

A small pillow, hand sewn with faded mattress ticking and stuffed with lambswool, uncovered during 2020 investigations of the Nathaniel Russell Kitchen House. Pillow was discovered under the floorboards in the front of the fireplace in the west enslaved quarter. Pillow measures 4"x5".

Collection Title:

Nathaniel Russell House Museum Collection

Contributing Institution:

Historic Charleston Foundation

Media Type:

Objects

Topical Subject:

Children, African Americans, Sewing, Slaves--United States--1800-1860, outbuildings--1800-1850, and Pillows

Geographic Subject:

Charleston (S.C.) and Nathaniel Russell House (Charleston, S.C.)

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C)

Shelving Locator:

KH2020.001.002

Date Digital:

2020-07-02

Digitization Specifications:

600dpi, 24-bit depth, color, Canon EOS 1500D. Archival masters are tiffs.

Format:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public Domain.

Access Information:

For more information contact Historic Charleston Foundation, Charleston, SC, 29401

Admin ID:

250040