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Pocketbook (Fragment)
1747
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1958.2325
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2325
Object Name
Pocketbook (Fragment)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1747
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Sewn on tag
Inscription: "1958.2325" (ink)
Type: Inscription
Location: Cross-stitched top edge
Inscription: "John Almy 1747" (embroidered red wool)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Canvaswork
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
7 (W) x 10.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.78 (W) x 26.035 (L)