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Purse (Reticule)
Sarah Greenough
1810-1815
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Sarah Greenough (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1959.1607
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.1607
Object Name
Purse (Reticule)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Sarah Greenough (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1810-1815
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Within embroidered design
Inscription: "Sarah Greenough" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- White work
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
9.125 (W) x 12 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
23.177 (W) x 30.48 (L)