Textiles (Needlework)
United States, North America
1740-1790
Wool; Cotton; Canvas; Cardboard; Silk
Embroidered (Irish stitch), Canvaswork, Woven (plain), Sewn
1956.0038.130
Object Number1956.0038.130 |
Pocketbook
Textiles (Needlework)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
United States, North America
1740-1790
1. Inscription; Exterior, under flap; "NATHANIEL [diamond] BOND" (embroidered wool)
Wool; Cotton; Canvas; Cardboard; Silk
Embroidered (Irish stitch), Canvaswork, Woven (plain), Sewn
Hand-embroidered
5.75 (H) , 9.5 (W)
14.605 (H) , 24.13 (W)
Overall measurement is of object folded
Text available soon.
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• Published: p. 96, 97, pl. 16
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1995 Plain and Fancy: American Women and their Needlework, 1650-1850.
• Published: p. 113, pl. 18