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Sewing roll (Huswif)
Serepta Reeves
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Serepta Reeves (Maker or owner)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
2002.0027.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift in memory of M. Rebecca Cregar and her Foulke Ancestors
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Object Number
2002.0027.001
Object Name
Sewing roll (Huswif)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Serepta Reeves (Maker or owner)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: within embroidered design
Inscription: "SR / 1772" (embroidered thread)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2002.27.1" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Block printed
Construction Description
Hand-sewn
Dimensions (inches)
4.5 (W) x 16.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.43 (W) x 42.545 (L)