Digital Collections

Housewife

Object/Artifact

Hand stitched thread keeper of green silk satin ribbon with brocade wheat ears, lined with cream same; little flannel patch for needles; purselike pocket with covered ring button, scalloped flap, ribbon covered divider within. Long central section with parallel chain-stitched rows and cotton backing. Replaced tie? 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"; 14" long open.

G90.028

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1835

Housewife

Green

Brocade

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