Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Avery family
(American)
Textile MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1820-1840
MediumHand-stitched printed and plain cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width ): 17 3/8 x 12 7/8in. (44.1 x 32.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery
Object number1998.80.9
DescriptionWoman's pocket made of a dark blue cotton with a resist-printed pattern in pale blue of a diamond surrounded by an oval of dots. The 8 1/2 inch pocket slit is bound with this same fabric. The outer edges are turned to the inside. The top edge is bound with the print; the back of the pocket is plain brown cotton. Behind the slit, the back fabric is stitched with a strip of the blue fabric, so the face of the pocket looks solid. The original brown twill-woven cotton waist ties are torn off and only short pieces remain.
Status
Not on view
