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Work Bag
Work Bag

Work Bag

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
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.
Object number1962.26.4
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