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Pot holder (Tea kettle holder)
M. W.
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
M. W. (Maker or owner)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1958.2741
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2741
Object Name
Pot holder (Tea kettle holder)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
M. W. (Maker or owner)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probable.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Worked into design
Inscription: "M 1773 W" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Techniques
- Crewelwork
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
6.75 (W) x 6.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.145 (W) x 16.51 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• Published: pp. 86; 88, fig. 42Book: Swan, Susan Burrows. 1995 Plain and Fancy: American Women and their Needlework, 1650-1850.
• Published: p. 119, fig. 59