Crewel-embroidered pocket

Name

Brief description

A woman's pocket embroidered in crewel stitches. The fabric at the bottom front is a cotton and linen weave, which has been embroidered. The top and back fabrics of the pocket are linen. It has 3/16" wide blue and white woven tape ties and a center opening. The irregular placement of embroidery on both sides of the opening indicates that the embroidery is a remnant remade into a pocket.It is embroidered in shades of red, rose, wine, yellow, tan, green, beige, lavender and blue. Motifs include artichokes, roses, carnations, and foliage embroidered in French knots, Roumanian stitch and outline stitch. There is evidence of re-embroidery.

Dimensions

height: 17 1/2in
width: 15in

Material

linen (material)
cotton (textile)

Production date

circa 1760-1810

Production place

Worcester county (Massachusetts)