Reticule

Name/Title

Reticule

Entry/Object ID

G2000.078.2

Description

Reticule made of white cotton, pendant shape with white embroidered designs. Tassels on bottom at the join of each panel and a triple one at the very base. Casings and drawstrings close the bag. Stitched in center of ‘wreath’: Elizabeth Merry Litchfield.” Not clear whether “Litchfield” is the surname or the town.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1825

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

Reticule, Purse, White, Litchfield

Material

Cotton

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Litchfield, Elizabeth Merry