Leather Needlework Satchel

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Leather Needlework Satchel

Description

Leather Bag with with a metal frame opening and a leather handle. Needlepoint crewelwork creating ornamental floral patches in green, red, blue, and gold on each side of bag. Embroidered initials "E.B." on back.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1870 - 1880

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Patented in 1877.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On metal frame

Transcription

"Patented Sept. 1877"

Type

Embroidered

Location

Back of purse

Transcription

"E.B."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

30 cm

Width

35 cm

Depth

12.5 cm

Material

Metal, Leather, Wool

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good