Name/Title
Bag, NeedleworkEntry/Object ID
G2009.055Description
Needle case with an ivory silk-covered flap with silk embroidered rose with buds, secured with pink satin ribbon ties, covering a cut-corner trapezoidal flat pincushion covered with peach silk taffeta. Within are 2 layers of fine ivory flannel, pink silk blanket-stitched edges, with a single fine needle inserted in the top one. A short pointed flap extending from the matching back embroidered section, comes over the top to close the attached gathered peach silk bag that encircles the cushion. 3 short loops of ribbon at either side of the top flap. Ribbon handle.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
work bag, sewing bag, needle book, embroidered, satin, taffetaRelationships
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Place
Region
New EnglandCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
