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Pocketbook

Date2nd half 18th century

OriginEngland

MediumSilk eyelet stitch embroidery, paper stiffening material

DimensionsOW: 4 1/4"; OL (open): 7 1/4"; OL (closed) 4 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1950-259

DescriptionSilk embroidery POCKETBOOK. Small purse or case, two compartments, worked in Queen stitch embroidery in a pattern of flower forms enclosed in diamond lozenges, in colored silks (coral, ivory, blue, tan, gold, and dark green on brown/tan ground); lined and bound with dark green silk.

Construction History:

1. Second half of 18th century: Initial Construction
2. April 3, 1958: Restoration by Ernest LoNano. New dyed lining and old-new gussets on sides.
MarkingsNone
ProvenanceUnknown