Reticule

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Reticule

Entry/Object ID

G2002.136

Description

Rectangular reticule, hand stitched with corded flange around bottom and sides, thin cotton. Simple arching floral spray in center, smaller ones in each corner (reverse) and large spray (front), flowering vine borders, embroidered in red, coral, maize, mustard, green and lt green wool.They look like carnations and/or single roses. Outline stitch, chain and split stitch, satin stitch. Wool is loosely Z-twisted and unevenly dyed;

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1780 - 1800

Lexicon

Search Terms

reticule, hand stiched, floral spray, embroidery, wool, cotton