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Bag (Privy bag)
E. Neff
1832
Category
Textiles
Creator/Artist/Maker
E. Neff (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2013.0031.116
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
2013.0031.116
Object Name
Bag (Privy bag)
Category
Textiles - Collection of Pastor Frederick S. Weiser
Creator (Role)
E. Neff (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably.
Date
1832
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: At top edge of bag
Inscription: "E Neff / 1832" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Sewn
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-sewn, hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18 (H) x 18 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.72 (H) x 45.72 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Hess, Clarke. 2010 Lancaster County Privy Bags. Journal of The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley. 35
• More info. on the form and related examples.Book: Hermes, Ann R. 2014 Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases and Other Small Treasures.
• Published: p. 102, bottom.