Name/Title
Bag, NeedleworkEntry/Object ID
2007.0176Description
handmade sewing bag
faded brown wool sewing bag with drawstring lining which extends 10 inches beyond top of bag
lining is lined with orange and brown plaid silk fabric
wool fabric is lined with loose weave cotton sizing
there are 3 deep pockets and 5 smaller pockets
front and back are embroidered in colorful wool threads
centers have one scene each: 2 white bunnies in a cabbage patch
ruins encompassed by flowers, trees and shrubs
embroidered floral border on each side with decorative piping extending to form handles
2 corded loops are attached to handle bag by knots for hanging on a chairCollection
TextilesMade/Created
Notes
Date: mid 19TH century