Purse

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

2010.0380

Description

Pocketbook or Letter Case in Irish stitch. wool needlepoint on canvas, flame stitch, known as Irish Stitch in 18th century America 4 compartments divided by multi layers of stiff paper which is covered in blue wool green wool lining and binding 8 3/4 inches long 5 inches wide when folded in half

Collection

Textiles

Made/Created

Date made

1760 - 1780

Notes

Date: late 18th century