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Pocketbook

Date1760-1790

OriginEurope, France

MediumLeather portfolio (red exterior and green interior); interior dividers covered with green silk; silver locking mechanism and corner protectors.

Dimensions19 1/8" wide x 13" high. Expands up to 6 inches.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2007-99

DescriptionRectangular leather portfolio of red Morocco leather, decorated with gold stamping and silver mounts on bottom corners and clasp. Portfolio has folded-over flap with silver clasp - lock mechanism. The sides expand in accordian pleats up to about 6 inches deep. Inside lined with green leather and green silk. Six silk-covered flaps inside separate papers. Silk cord ties allow portfolio to be cinched. Stamped on front in block letters MONSIEUR BIE'. (French acute accent mark on the final E.)