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Pillow, early 19th century

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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".
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Historic Charleston Foundation

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South Carolina Digital Library

Keywords

  1. African Americans
  2. Children
  3. Outbuildings
  4. Pillows
  5. Sewing
  6. Slaver
  7. Slaves
  8. United States

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