1958.2942 Sewing Case
  • 1958.2942 Sewing Case
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Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion and sewing case)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Creator (Role):

    Moravian School, Bethlehem (School)

  • Place of Origin:

    Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1800-1820

  • Materials:

    Silk; Metallic trim; Wool

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Woven (satin)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1958.2942


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1958.2942

Object Name

Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion and sewing case)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Moravian School, Bethlehem (School)

Place of Origin

Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Secondary Origin Notes

Moravian Girl's School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Date

1800-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; tied on tag; "58.2942" (graphite)

Subjects

Moravian

Materials

Silk; Metallic trim; Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (satin)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

14 (L) , 5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

35.56 (L) , 12.7 (W)

Measurement Notes

Length includes carrying string.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1995 Plain and Fancy: American Women and their Needlework, 1650-1850.
Published: p. 70, fig. 38