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Pocketbook (Flat work)
1820-1870
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Canvas
- Wool
- Silk
- Cardboard
Museum Object Number
1964.0814
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0814
Object Name
Pocketbook (Flat work)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1820-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on interior leaf
Inscription: "64.814" [over] "cab2 / Dr 5" (graphite, ink)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Linen
- Canvas
- Wool
- Silk
- Cardboard
Techniques
- Embroidered (Irish stitch)
- Canvaswork
- Woven (plain)
- Sewn
- Flat work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
8 (W) x 4.375 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
20.32 (W) x 11.113 (L)
Measurement Notes
Overall measurement is of object folded
Length unfolded is 11.125 inches
2 leaves inside measure 3.5 x 6.5 inches