Pocketbook
DateCa. 1770
OriginAmerica or England
MediumWool embroidery ( yellow, red, olive, blue ), linen canvas, wool/ worsted lining
DimensionsClosed OH 3 7/8 in. OW. 7 in.
Open OH 5 3/4 in. OW 7 in.
Open OH 5 3/4 in. OW 7 in.
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-253
DescriptionEnvelope pocketbook with Irish stitch embroidery in shades of yellow, red, olive, blue; olive wool tape binding and tie string; magenta glazed wool lining.Construction History:
1. ca. 1770: Initial Construction
2. June 2, 1954: Cleaning, repairing, restoring by Ernest LoNano for the Margaret Hunter Shop
1770-1800
1770-1800
1771
Mid 18th century
1771 (dated)
Ca. 1770-1775
1771 (dated)
ca. 1770
Ca. 1770
1770-1800
1750-1800