Bag, Needlework
Object/Artifact
Needle case with an ivory silk-covered flap with silk embroidered rose with buds, secured with pink satin ribbon ties, covering a cut-corner trapezoidal flat pincushion covered with peach silk taffeta. Within are 2 layers of fine ivory flannel, pink silk blanket-stitched edges, with a single fine needle inserted in the top one. A short pointed flap extending from the matching back embroidered section, comes over the top to close the attached gathered peach silk bag that encircles the cushion. 3 short loops of ribbon at either side of the top flap. Ribbon handle.
G2009.055
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1840 - 1880
work bag
sewing bag
needle book
embroidered
satin
taffeta
New England
United States of America
North America