Bag
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
MakerMade by
Albert G. Walker
(American, 1836 - 1902)
Date1858
MediumHand-stitched, twill-woven and felted wool, with fabric tape
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 9 3/4 x 7 7/8in. (24.8 x 20cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2007.4.1.71
DescriptionDraw string bag made of hand-stitched, twill-woven and felted wool. The wool is printed with white and black striped circles on a brown and light purple ground. The bag is made of a single piece of wool that was folded in half legthwise. The bottom of the bag was cut in an arch, the the bottom and one side were stitched together. The top half inch of the bag was folded in and stitched down to form a hem. A white tape drawstring is housed in the hem; the ends of the tape are knotted together.
Status
Not on view
