1978.0122 Sewing Roll
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Sewing roll (Huswif)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Creator (Role):

    Jane Grier (Possible maker or owner)

  • Place of Origin:

    Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1775-1780

  • Materials:

    Linen; Cotton; Wool; Silk; Felt; Metal; Canvas

  • Techniques:

    Printed, Woven (plain), Embroidered, Sewn, Canvaswork

  • Museum Object Number:

    1978.0122


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1978.0122

Object Name

Sewing roll (Huswif)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Scott T. Swank

Creator (Role)

Jane Grier (Possible maker or owner)
It is possible that Jane Grier of Norristown, Pennsylvania made this sewing roll (1978.0122) for her own use.

Place of Origin

Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1775-1780

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "78.122" (graphite)
2. Mark; Exterior top; "Ig" (embroidered)
3. Inscription; Inside pocket, wrapped around thread; "John S. Grier, Sr."[over]"Home made linen thread" (handwritten graphite)

Materials

Linen; Cotton; Wool; Silk; Felt; Metal; Canvas

Techniques

Printed, Woven (plain), Embroidered, Sewn, Canvaswork

Construction Description

Hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

17.5 (L) , 3 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

44.45 (L) , 7.62 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measured with ties

Object Description

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