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Sewing roll (Huswif)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1966.1362
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1362
Object Name
Sewing roll (Huswif)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possibly England.
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within design
Inscription: "M A / H B / 1776" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Cross stitched
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
4.375 (W) x 14.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.113 (W) x 37.465 (L)