Pocketbook
DateMid 18th century
OriginAmerica or England
MediumWool
DimensionsOH: 6 1/4"; OW: 7 5/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-256
DescriptionWool embroidery envelope pocketbook, with flame stitch embroidery in shades of red, brown, blue, violet; brown wool tape binding and tie-strings; magenta glazed wool lining.Construction History:
1. Mid-18th Century: Initial Construction
2. June 2, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for the Margaret Hunter Shop
MarkingsNone
ProvenanceUnknown.
Ca. 1770
Ca. 1770
1770-1800
1770-1800
Mid-18th century
1771 (dated)
1771 (dated)
1771
Ca. 1770-1775
Ca. 1770
1790-1810
ca. 1800