Object Number 1969.0691

Object Name

Pocket (Lady's pocket)

Category

Textiles (Clothing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Date

1725-1775

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Pinned on tag; "69.691" [over] "Dr. 71" (graphite)

Materials

Wool; Linen

Techniques

Woven (plain), Embroidered, Crewelwork

Construction Description

Hand-stitched, hand-sewn

Dimensions (inches)

14 (L) , 11.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

35.56 (L) , 29.845 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles. Width tie to tie: 39 inches

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• Published: p. 144, 145, pl. 28