Digital Collections

Pocket

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched pocket, wide and shallow. Made of 1.5” squares of what appears to be two indigo resist prints alternating with dimity. Edges bound with blue print. Lined and backed with homewoven linen. Attached ties are probably c1900 flat silk braid.

G2004.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1820

pocket

blue resist

patchwork

dimity

hand stitched

lined

homewoven linen

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