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Wallet

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in crossed corners stitch; lined with leather tooled in gold leaf; edged in silk and plain weave; interior of leather and paper, painted.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in crossed corners stitch; lined with leather tooled in gold leaf; edged in silk and plain weave; interior of leather and paper, painted.

Date:

1779

Artist:

England or Scotland

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Wallet

Place

England (Object made in)

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Made 1779

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in crossed corners stitch; lined with leather tooled in gold leaf; edged in silk and plain weave; interior of leather and paper, painted

Dimensions

11.4 × 18.8 cm (4 1/2 × 7 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Garber

Reference Number

1988.87

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