Pocketbook
DateMid-18th century
OriginAmerica
MediumWool needlework on wool and cotton; silk lining
DimensionsOH: 4 1/4"; OW: 6 3/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-257
DescriptionWool embroidery envelope shaped pockketbook, cream, embroidered simple flower spray and buds in reds, blues, purples, and green . Buds raised, probably padded-satin stich and outlined in stem stitch. Pink wool tape binding and tie-strings. Light brown silk lining.Construction History:
1. Mid-18th Century: Initial Construction
2. March 15, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano
MarkingsNone
ProvenanceUnknown
Mid 18th century
1770-1800
Ca. 1770
Ca. 1770
1770-1800
1765-1775
1850-1900; needlework ca. 1750
1771
1790-1810
Ca. 1770-1775
1770-1800
1760-1770