Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion and needle case)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Needlework)

  • Creator (Role):

    Moravian School, Bethlehem (School)

  • Place of Origin:

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

  • Date:

    1790-1820

  • Materials:

    Silk; Linen; Cotton; Wool

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Woven (twill)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1981.0093


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1981.0093

Object Name

Tool (for needlework) (Pincushion and needle case)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Sittig

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

1790-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "81.83" (graphite)

Subjects

Moravian

Materials

Silk; Linen; Cotton; Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (twill)

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

4.975 (H) , 2.25 (W) , 1 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

12.636 (H) , 5.715 (W) , 2.54 (D)

Object Description

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