Sewing roll-up

Textile

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Name/Title

Sewing roll-up

Entry/Object ID

2025.9.87

Description

Sewing case of printed cotton; abstract pattern of off white diamonds on pink ground alternating with vertical brown stripes. Pointed upper edge, open and faced with pink silk. Gathered pouch at lower edge with drawstring of pink silk ribbon.

Textile Type

Sewing Roll

Use

Pouch used to hold needles, pins, and other smalls. Designed to roll for easy carry and transport.

Category

Bags, Accessories

Acquisition

Accession

2025.9

Source or Donor

Brooklyn Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Time Period

Early 20th Century

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

pouches

Search Terms

hussifs, sewing rolls

Dimensions

Dimension Description

5 1/2 x 13 in. (14 x 33 cm)

Material

Cotton, Silk or Cotton

Color

Pink, Brown