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Sewing roll (Huswif)
1780-1800
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1960.0196
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1960.0196
Object Name
Sewing roll (Huswif)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1780-1800
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Block printed
- Mordant style
- Woven (plain)
- Discharge style
Construction Description
Hand-sewn
Dimensions (inches)
5 (W) x 19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.7 (W) x 48.26 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Catalogue: Victoria and Albert Museum, et al. 1960 Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of English Chintz: English Printed Fabrics from their Origins until the Present Day; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, May 18th to July 17th, 1960. 75
• Similar floral block print, p. 13, #31.Catalogue: Victoria and Albert Museum, et al. 1960 Catalogue of a Loan Exhibition of English Chintz: English Printed Fabrics from their Origins until the Present Day; Victoria and Albert Museum, London, May 18th to July 17th, 1960. 75
• Similar plate print, p. 33, #171.