Reticule

Object/Artifact

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Reticule

Entry/Object ID

G2004.008

Description

Reticule made of plain-weave cotton or linen. Beads applied. Scene showing a willow and an oak or the like with a rosebush and a smaller flowering shrub. One side has a fence near the willow. Above is a meandering rose vine and below is a band of alternating blue and green diamonds. Lined with green chine plaid silk. Silk ribbon drawstrings.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1900

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Into the base on one side.

Transcription

E. Abell

Material/Technique

Embroidered