1965.2184 Pocketbook view 1
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Pocketbook

  • Category:

    Textiles (Clothing)

  • Creator (Role):

    N. H. (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Newport, Rhode Island, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1777

  • Materials:

    Leather (elk); Thread; Ink; Paper

  • Museum Object Number:

    1965.2184


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1965.2184

Object Name

Pocketbook

Category

Textiles (Clothing)

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

N. H. (Possible maker)

Place of Origin

Newport, Rhode Island, United States, North America

Date

1777

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Pocketbook, interior; "Pelatiah Leete Jun\r. / His Book AD 1777", inscribed in ink
2. Signature; Cover, exterior; "Rhodeisland"/ "N.H.", impressed/embossed

Materials

Leather (elk); Thread; Ink; Paper

Dimensions (inches)

0.4 (H) , 5.6 (L) , 3.6 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1 (H) , 14.2 (L) , 9.2 (W)

Object Description

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