Object Number 1958.2232

Object Name

Pocketbook

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1770

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Open, outer pocket edge; "PETER <> S <> 1770" (embroidered wool threads)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "58.2232" (graphite)
3. Label; Glued on label; "3f24 (typed, crossed out) / 58.2232" (ink)

Materials

Wool; Silk; Linen; Cardboard; Canvas

Techniques

Embroidered (Irish stitch), Canvaswork, Woven (plain), Sewn

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

4 (H) , 8 (W) , 1 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

10.16 (H) , 20.32 (W) , 2.54 (D)

Measurement Notes

Overall measurement is of object folded

Object Description

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