1969.3106 Needlework Case
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Sewing roll (Huswif)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Place of Origin:

    United States, North America

  • Date:

    1780-1810

  • Materials:

    Cotton; Linen; Silk

  • Techniques:

    Block printed, Mordant style, Woven (plain)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1969.3106


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Object Number

1969.3106

Object Name

Sewing roll (Huswif)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1780-1810

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "69.3106 / DR. 70" (graphite)
2. Mark; On inside; "NM" (embroidered thread)

Materials

Cotton; Linen; Silk

Techniques

Block printed, Mordant style, Woven (plain)

Construction Description

Hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

10.25 (L) , 3.125 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.035 (L) , 7.938 (W)

Object Description

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