Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Agricultural |
Catalog Number |
2002.02.02 |
Object Name |
Bag, Grain |
Year Range from |
1850.0 |
Year Range to |
1880.0 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Material |
Linen |
Dimensions |
W-19.5 L-56.5 inches |
Description |
A grain bag comprised of natural plain weave linen tow. On the right side of the bag is a stencilled and hand painted name in black which reads, "B.CARL." There is a 1/4" wide foldover hem at the top opening. There are two holes flanking the side seam on the proper left side with a straw twine string inserted and knotted. There is also a back center seam. |
Provenance |
The name pertains to the owner, but there is no additional information about the maker or origin of this piece. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |