Object Number 1960.0196

Object Name

Sewing roll (Huswif)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1780-1800

Materials

Cotton; Linen

Techniques

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

Construction Description

Hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

19 (L) , 5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

48.26 (L) , 12.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Catalogue] Victoria and Albert Museum, et al. 1960 Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of English Chintz: English Printed Fabrics from their Origins until the Present Day; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, May 18th to July 17th, 1960. 75
• Similar floral block print, p. 13, #31.
[Catalogue] Victoria and Albert Museum, et al. 1960 Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of English Chintz: English Printed Fabrics from their Origins until the Present Day; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, May 18th to July 17th, 1960. 75
• Similar plate print, p. 33, #171.