Pocket

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Pocket

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.759

Description

Pocket of white twill-weave linen with ties: Bound split from top to middle of one side for access to pocket; opposite side bears "HC/2" in cross stitch in brown thread; old patches on lower left of front, and lower right of back side.

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1734 - 1799 Date made: r. 1734 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"HC/2" is listed on Sleepy Hollow Worksheet.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bag

Width

8-3/4 in

Length

12-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 12 5/16 in. (22.2 x 31.3 cm)

Dimension Description

Tapes

Length

11 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Material

Linen

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of Condition: Surface dirt; one or two stains; one rip.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Cortlandt Family

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 02A