Purse

Dateca. 1790

Mediumwool

Object number00.182.56

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionA multi-colored wool needlework wallet in an Irish stitch flame pattern (bargello) on a linen canvas with a glazed wool interior, and a wool tape binding and tie. These colorful items sometimes have a man or woman's name and a date embroidered at the top, hidden by the flap, indicating they were used by both. This one bears the name Sara Ricketson along the top.

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