Sewing roll (Huswif)

Museum Object Number 2002.0027.001

Object Name

Sewing roll (Huswif)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift in memory of M. Rebecca Cregar and her Foulke Ancestors

Creator (Role)

Serepta Reeves (Maker or owner)

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; within embroidered design; "SR / 1772" (embroidered thread)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "2002.27.1" (graphite)

Materials

Linen; Cotton; Silk

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Mordant style, Block printed

Construction Description

Hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

16.75 (L) , 4.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

42.545 (L) , 11.43 (W)

Object Description

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