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Sewing roll (Huswif)
1780-1810
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.3106
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3106
Object Name
Sewing roll (Huswif)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1780-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "69.3106 / DR. 70" (graphite)
Type: Mark
Location: On inside
Inscription: "NM" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Block printed
- Mordant style
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-sewn
Dimensions (inches)
3.125 (W) x 10.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.938 (W) x 26.035 (L)