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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"