Object Number 1958.2325

Object Name

Pocketbook (Fragment)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1747

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Sewn on tag; "1958.2325" (ink)
2. Inscription; Cross-stitched top edge; "John Almy 1747" (embroidered red wool)

Materials

Wool; Linen

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Canvaswork

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

10.25 (L) , 7 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.035 (L) , 17.78 (W)

Object Description

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