Explore the CollectionPocket

Measurements
27cm x 33cm (not including fringe)
Place of Origin
Unknown origin
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
1988-013
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Women,Pockets,

Physical Description

A shaped pocket made of two layers of heavy cotton fabric in off-white colour. The front is embroidered in a pattern of scallops and flowers in twisted cotton thread in blues, greens, reds, pink, brown and yellow in satin and stem stitches. The curved upper side is edged with buttonhole stitch. The back is embroidered at the top only. Knotted fringed edging.

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