Wallet

Name/Title

Wallet

Entry/Object ID

G2010.065

Description

Folding needlework pocketbook or wallet with a divided pocket on each side when opened. Exterior is embroidered in a wool satin stitch covering the whole base; background is dark olive green with large scrolling yellow stems across the entire piece, bearing a large pomegranate, Tudor rose and plumed leaf as well as various berries, florets and buds; maroon, red, pink, scarlet, fold, yellow, white, apple green, dark blue and light blue dyed PW cloth. The embroidered section is lined with thin glazed pink PW wool; the dividers are covered with bright red twilled wool or calamanco.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female, Accessory
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1750 - 1800

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Opened

Width

7-1/4 in

Length

9 in

Material

Cotton, Wool, Satin