Pocketbook
Date1770-1800
OriginAmerica or England
MediumWool embroidery (red, brown, blue, yellow); Linen canvas; Wool/Worsted lining
DimensionsH. 3 1/2"; W. 5 7/8".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-258
DescriptionEnvelope pocketbook with Irish stitch embroidery in shades of red, brown, blue, yellow; red woolen tape binding and tie-strings. Mustard color woolen lining.Construction History:
1. 1770-1800: Initial Construction
2. May 20, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for the Margaret Hunter Shop
Markings"D.T." embroidered under flap.
1770-1800
Ca. 1770
Ca. 1770
Mid 18th century
1771
1770-1800
1771 (dated)
Ca. 1770-1775
1790-1810
Ca. 1770
1771 (dated)
Mid-18th century