Images(3)

Pocketbook

Date1770-1800

OriginAmerica

MediumWool embroidery (reds, blues, tans); linen canvas

DimensionsH. 7 3/4' open; W. 6 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-255

DescriptionFolding case; exterior embroidered with Irish Stitch in shades of red, blue, and tan; interior with three compartments on each side lined with coral textile; binding of rust tape. Tan band along one edge has red lettering ( illegible).

Construction History:

1. Initial Construction: 1770 - 1800
2. July 2, 1956: Cleaning, checking, and restoring by Ernest LoNano
MarkingsName (illegible)