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Reticule

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand-stitched 2-piece reticule made of ivory silk moiré. Flaring shape with reverse-curved bottom edges accented with 3 tiny looped wire tassels. Piped seams. Deep top flaps have corresponding flare and shape. Casing with ivory silk taffeta ribbon drawstrings. Lined with coarse cheesecloth. Embroidered identically on front and back in ivory silk satin stitch, a design of a dense bouquet with sprays in the top corners. Contains a scrap of embroidered gauze as seen in the center front and the center back of the bodice.

G2008.077

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1833

Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin

Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin

New Hampshire

United States of America

North America

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