Bag, Needlework

Name/Title

Bag, Needlework

Entry/Object ID

G2009.055

Description

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 Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1880

Lexicon

Search Terms

work bag, sewing bag, needle book, embroidered, satin, taffeta

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Place

Region

New England

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America