Pocketbook
Date1771 (dated)
OriginAmerica
MediumWool embroidery on linen
DimensionsOH (closed) 5"; OH (open) 10"; OW: 8 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-268
DescriptionWool canvas work pocketbook consisting of Irish stitch embroidery in shades of red, yellow, blue, and violet, worked in zig-zag pattern. Olive green wool tape binding. Folding case has two divided inner compartments lined with dark green satin.Construction History:
1. 1771: Initial Construction
2. May 20, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for the Margaret Hunter Shop.
MarkingsEmbroidered on inner edge: "Seth Drew 1771"
1771 (dated)
1770-1800
Ca. 1770
Ca. 1770
1750-1800
Mid 18th century
1770-1800
Ca. 1770-1775
1771
ca. 1800
ca. 1770; remade second half of 19th
ca. 1770; altered 1870-1885.