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Pocketbook cover
American
1750–80
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen canvas with wool embroidery
Dimensions
29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Penelope B. Noyes
Accession Number62.508
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCrewels on linen in a so-called "flamestitch." Yellow, white, dark blue, green, orange and light blue yarns. At top in a dark blue field, the name DOROTHY PACKARD is embroidered with white crewels in cross-stitch. Remains of pinks and ercu linen on back. Condition good.