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2011 Record shot
Pocket
2011 Record shot

Pocket

Date1770-1800
MediumSilk needlework on linen; cotton/linen napped backing; linen tape
DimensionsOW: 10"; OL: 13 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1958-409
DescriptionWoman's tie-on pocket of tabby-woven natural linen embroidered in a pattern of trailing vines with roses, carnations, and other flowers in colored silks (red, rose, pink, purple, light and dark blue, yellow, gold, tan, and greens). Pocket is backed with napped cotton and linen "fustian" in twill weave. Bound at top with white linen tape. Curved sides are stitched and top-stitched. Face fabric was reused from an existing piece of silk embroidery, not originally embroidered in a pocket shape.
Markingsin brown ink on reverse side; "1687 23 20"
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