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Purse (Reticule)
1830-1860
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States or England; North America or Europe
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1959.0749
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.0749
Object Name
Purse (Reticule)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States or England; North America or Europe
Date
1830-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on label - interior
Inscription: "59.749" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
- Canvas
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
6.5 (W) x 6 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.51 (W) x 15.24 (L)
Measurement Notes
2 cord handles 14.5 iniches long