Housewife

Name/Title

Housewife

Entry/Object ID

G90.028

Description

Hand stitched thread keeper of green silk satin ribbon with brocade wheat ears, lined with cream same; little flannel patch for needles; purselike pocket with covered ring button, scalloped flap, ribbon covered divider within. Long central section with parallel chain-stitched rows and cotton backing. Replaced tie? 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"; 14" long open.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1835

Lexicon

Search Terms

Housewife, Green, Brocade