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Pocketbook

This is a Pocketbook. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk, gold-wrapped silk, gold-wrapped linen and its technique is embroidered in stem, satin, surface satin and couching stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11.4 x 14.3 cm (4 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Pocketbook; silk, gold-wrapped silk, gold-wrapped linen; H x W: 11.4 x 14.3 cm (4 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-112

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