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Pocketbook

Object/Artifact

Unfinished queen-stitched pocketbook. Sky blue, pine green, pink diamond pattern on red ground. Lined with medium green silk lustering [?]. Center section unattached, sides not joined. Squared pointed flap. Green ribbon has been stitched around flap edges and the remainder is enough to complete the job.

G2004.053

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Historic Costume

1775 - 1800

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