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Portfolio, Embroidery Designs
Object/Artifact
1) Embossed card portfolio (k) resembling covers of daguerreotypes... Two covers (each with different design) lined with thin pink silk forming a pocket on each, to receive the ten cards 2) (a-j) Ten cards bearing engraved embroidery designs for the likes of handkerchiefs, pelerines, collars, etc. No marks. About 2” x 3”
G2002.076
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1830 - 1845
notebook
portfolio
patterns
embroidery
designs