1966.1362 Huswif
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Sewing roll (Huswif)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Place of Origin:

    Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Materials:

    Linen; Wool; Silk

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Cross stitched, Woven (plain)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1966.1362


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1966.1362

Object Name

Sewing roll (Huswif)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Possibly England.

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Within design; "M A / H B / 1776" (embroidered thread)

Materials

Linen; Wool; Silk

Techniques

Embroidered, Cross stitched, Woven (plain)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

14.75 (L) , 4.375 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

37.465 (L) , 11.113 (W)

Object Description

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