Pocketbook
DateCa. 1770
Artist/Maker
Abigal Rogers
OriginAmerica
MediumWool embroidery; glazed wool lining
DimensionsOH: 3 3/4"; OW: 6 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-262
DescriptionWool embroidery POCKETBOOK. Envelope pocketbook with flame-stitch wool embriodery in shades of tan, red, and green; pink woolen tape binding and tie strings; glazed pink wool lining.Construction History:
1. Ca. 1770: Initial Construction
2. May 20, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for Margaret Hunter Shop
MarkingsEmbroidered under flap: "ABIAL (?) ROGERS"
ProvenanceUnknown
1770-1800
1771 (dated)
Mid 18th century
1770-1800
Ca. 1770
Ca. 1770-1775
Ca. 1770
1771
1790-1810
1771 (dated)
ca. 1770
Mid-18th century