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Pocketbook
1750-1810
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
2000.0045
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitman Ball
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Object Number
2000.0045
Object Name
Pocketbook
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1750-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Under flap
Inscription: "W*B" (embroidered silk threads)
Type: Inscription
Location: Inside lining under flap
Inscription: "#1810" (ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "00.45" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Sewn
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
3.5 (H) x 6 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.89 (H) x 15.24 (W)
Measurement Notes
Overall measurement is of object folded