Georgian Hussif Portable Sewing Kit Holder. The term housewife first appeared in the mid-18th century to describe these compact, portable sewing kits. Over time the spelling evolved through several variants — huswife, hussive — settling most commonly as hussif. This fine example is worked in silk on linen, in a rich palette of red, gold, blue, silver, pink, black and brown. The front features five pockets, each fronted by an individual embroidered panel depicting: birds in a fruit tree; flowers; a heart; birds amongst flowers; and a potted flowering plant. The lower panel adds birds and flowers alongside the date 1825. The reverse is covered in silk, finely printed with flowers, leaves and circular motifs. A loop handle is stitched to the top.
Condition Summary*
Good. Minimal damage, which does not detract from the piece.
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Dimensions: 22ins high, 4.3ins wide, 0.4ins deep
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Dimensions
22ins high, 4.3ins wide, 0.4ins deep
Circa Date
George IV, dated 1825
Description - ID#23351
Georgian Hussif Portable Sewing Kit Holder. The term housewife first appeared in the mid-18th century to describe these compact, portable sewing kits. Over time the spelling evolved through several variants — huswife, hussive — settling most commonly as hussif. This fine example is worked in silk on linen, in a rich palette of red, gold, blue, silver, pink, black and brown. The front features five pockets, each fronted by an individual embroidered panel depicting: birds in a fruit tree; flowers; a heart; birds amongst flowers; and a potted flowering plant. The lower panel adds birds and flowers alongside the date 1825. The reverse is covered in silk, finely printed with flowers, leaves and circular motifs. A loop handle is stitched to the top.
Condition Summary
Good. Minimal damage, which does not detract from the piece.
* For a FULL and DETAILED condition report with accompanying images, be sure to click on the, 'More Images & Full Condition' button on this page.
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