Reticule
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand-stitched 2-piece reticule made of ivory silk moiré. Flaring shape with reverse-curved bottom edges accented with 3 tiny looped wire tassels. Piped seams. Deep top flaps have corresponding flare and shape. Casing with ivory silk taffeta ribbon drawstrings. Lined with coarse cheesecloth. Embroidered identically on front and back in ivory silk satin stitch, a design of a dense bouquet with sprays in the top corners. Contains a scrap of embroidered gauze as seen in the center front and the center back of the bodice.
G2008.077
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1833
Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin
Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin
New Hampshire
United States of America
North America