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Reticule

Textile MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1800-1825
MediumHand-stitched and embroidered cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 9 7/8 x 8 3/4in. (25.1 x 22.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John T. Whitman
DescriptionWhite cotton drawstring bag shaped with a rounded bottom. Each side is embroidered with a floral spray in white cotton. An undulating vine with comma-shaped leaves borders the edges. Embroidery stitches include satin, couching, and French knots. The seams of the bag are covered with white cotton cord.
Object number1963.8.24
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Reticule
    Unknown
    about 1800-1825
    Reticule
    Unknown
    about 1800-1825
    Reticule
    Unknown
    about 1800-1825
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    Hannah Edwards
    about 1746
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    Elizabeth Breese Hazard
    about 1800-1810
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    Polly Atkins
    early 19th century
    Infant's Dress
    Eliza Storrs
    1811
    Infant's Dress
    Unknown
    about 1810-1825
    Reticule
    Unknown
    1824-1830
    Waistcoat
    Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth
    1784
    Gift of Elsie M. Miles, 1968.33.6  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
    Francis Newman Holley
    1807-1820