Canvaswork purse or pocketbook

Name

Brief description

A canvaswork purse or pocketbook in an envelope style with a pocket. It is lined with green silk and the ribbon tie has been cut off. The mebroidery is a variation of the Florentine or flame stitch in a "V" design with shades of green, purple, yellow, and red. The piece under the flap has a bar done in tent stitch with the name "Ann Davis" and the date "176? [possibly 2]."

Dimensions

width: 5 3/8in
height: 3 1/2in

Material

Linen (material)
Silk (textile)
Wool

Production person

Ann Davis

Production date

circa 1762