Object Number 1958.2540

Object Name

Pot holder (Tea kettle holder)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

H. M. (Maker or owner)

Place of Origin

Chester, United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; In crewelwork design; "HM 1773" (embroidered thread)
2. Label; Written on reverse; "3h5" (red ink)

Materials

Linen; Wool; Cotton; Silk

Techniques

Crewelwork, Embroidered, Woven (twill)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

9.5 (L) , 6.875 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

24.13 (L) , 17.463 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework.
• Published: p. 55, pl. VII