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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Purse.
Pocketbook
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Purse.

Pocketbook

Date19th century
OriginUnknown
MediumLeather
DimensionsOpen: 3 5/8" X 4 1/4"; folded 3 5/8" X 2 1/8"
Credit LineGift of Cynthia K. Barlowe and Raymond D. Kimbrough.
Object number1994-43
DescriptionSmall rectangular folding purse or card case of brown leather, having shaped flaps over two of four total inner compartments. Sewn with hand worked back stitches.Mark(s)NoneProvenanceFrom the Estate of Dr. Janet Kimbrough, the St. George Tucker House, Williamsburg, Virginia; owned by Beverley Tucker.
2009 Record shot. Man's Purse.
William Bibby
1779
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1800-1830
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Abigail Ellis Deane (1789-1889)
1797 (date of embroidery)
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pocketbook, closed.
ca. 1825
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Purse.
Mary Vedder
1750-1850
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Pocketbook, closed.
1760-1780
DS2002-0225
1696 (dated)
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2nd half 18th century
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ca. 1830
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1771 (dated)