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Purse (Reticule)
1825-1875
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.2970
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2970
Object Name
Purse (Reticule)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1825-1875
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Interior of ruffle lining
Inscription: "5829.70" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on label - interior
Inscription: "58.2970" [over] "Textile./ Study Exib. / Rm." (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Interior
Inscription: "3N 21" (Red paint)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Canvaswork
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
4.75 (W) x 6.625 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.065 (W) x 16.827 (L)
Measurement Notes
Length includes ruffle.
Ruffle depth is 2.125 inches
Ruffle width, extended at top is 7.875 inches