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.Mark(s)Embroidered on inner edge: "Seth Drew 1771"ProvenancePrior to 1950, anonymous vendor; 1950, purchased by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)
1771 (dated)
1770-1800
ca. 1770
Mid 18th century
1750-1800
1770-1800
1771
ca. 1770-1775
1700-1750
ca. 1800
ca. 1770; altered 1870-1885.