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Sewing roll (Huswif)
Jane Grier
1775-1780
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jane Grier (Possible maker or owner)
Place of Origin
Norristown; Pennsylvania; Montgomery; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
- Silk
- Felt
- Metal
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1978.0122
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Scott T. Swank
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Object Number
1978.0122
Object Name
Sewing roll (Huswif)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Jane Grier (Possible maker or owner)
Place of Origin
Norristown; Pennsylvania; Montgomery; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1775-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "78.122" (graphite)
Type: Mark
Location: Exterior top
Inscription: "Ig" (embroidered)
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside pocket, wrapped around thread
Inscription: "John S. Grier, Sr."[over]"Home made linen thread" (handwritten graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Wool
- Silk
- Felt
- Metal
- Canvas
Techniques
- Printed
- Woven (plain)
- Embroidered
- Sewn
- Canvaswork
Construction Description
Hand-sewn
Dimensions (inches)
3 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.62 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measured with ties