Work Bag

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Bigelow family (American)

RetailerSold by J & B

Textile MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1858

MediumHand-stitched woven and printed cotton with cotton twill tape

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 18 3/4 x 16 1/4in. (47.6 x 41.3cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of E. Katherine Quintard

Object number1962.26.4

DescriptionStorage bag, made of printed cotton which is folded in half and seamed across the bottom and up one side. The fabric is brown, printed in stripes with white flower heads alternating with a stripe of red and white flowers, green leaves and white frond-like foliage. The top edge is stitched with a casing, inserted with a white twill-woven cotton tape.

Status

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