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Pocketbook
Mary Perrin
1740-1790
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Mary Perrin (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
- Cardboard
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
2002.0001.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the Estate of Wilhemina duPont Ross
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Object Number
2002.0001.003
Object Name
Pocketbook
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Mary Perrin (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably Connecticut or Massachusetts.
Date
1740-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside, on front of one pocket
Inscription: "NOAH PERRIN" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Silk
- Linen
- Cardboard
- Canvas
Techniques
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Sewn
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered