Purse

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Paul Wheeler Letter Case

Paul Wheeler Letter Case

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

2009.500.0543

Description

single pocketbook or lettercas owned by Paul Wheeler (1728-1787), wool on canvas bound with twill tape, flame stitch (also known as Irish stitch), marked "PW" in cross-stich, embroidered with a reb, blue and brown geometrical design

Collection

Textile

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 18th cent.