Hand sewn pocket
Front
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Hand sewn pocketEntry/Object ID
2024.07.17.05Description
Pocket, tie on, pieced, trapezoidal shape. Woman's handsewn pocket that has been pieced together from scrap fabric. Two ties on either side. Binding along top edge and around midline opening. Front panel consists of alternating pieced and plain blocks (~2” square), with the pieced blocks comprised of a set-in calico 8-pointed star (solid piece) and pieced plain muslin corners and edges with overcast stitching. 24 pieced stars total. Edge stars are cut and several reused along the sides (note a backwards star on the PL lower side). Calicos are all printed (likely a copper plate roller print) and include dye colors such as indigo and madder. Pieced front is lined on the interior side. Backing of plain muslin. Three notes on back reading “? To Mrs. H. B. Payne”, “See Inside”, and possibly “To M… (or s..), made by ?? Payne?” or “Jo… ???” 1800-1840Use
Worn by women to carry items.Category
Textile