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Sewing bag

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rectangular reinforced panel with a pouch at one end, a small pocket above it, and a shallow pocket at the other end; three tabs of wool and cotton stripe for pins and needles. Ground pattern of overlapping ovals in shades of deep rose overprinted with close set miniature pattern of bell-shaped flowers in bright green and yellow. Two yellow bows; tied with faded salmon pink silk ribbon.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
ca. 1830
Credit Line
Gift of Mary M. Kenway from the estate of Sarah B. Russell
Medium
Medium: cotton, wool Technique: sewn from roller-printed plain weave
Dimensions
H: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)
Type
costume & accessories
Sewing bag
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