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For most of the 18th and early 19th centuries pockets for women and girls were not connected to their clothing. One or 2 pockets would have strings attached and would be tied on to the waist before the gown was put on. A gown had slits in the sides so that a woman could get to her pockets. Even a pretty embroidered pocket such as this one, was not meant to be seen, as it sometimes had inside personal or valuable things. Still, embroidering a pocket might serve as good practice for improving one's sewing skills.
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Embroidered pocket
creator Unidentified |
date 1760-1780 |
width 10.75" |
height 15.75" |
process/materials wool, linen |
item type Art/Decorative Arts - Textiles |
accession # #1915.18.04 |
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