Man's Pocketbook
Made for George Gray, American, 1725 - 1800
Geography:
Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1760Medium:
Linen plain weave with wool embroidery in Irish and cross stitches; silk plain weave, card, wool twill tapeDimensions:
Opened: 8 1/4 x 7 1/8 inches (21.0 x 18.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1933-47-4Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Helen Hamilton Robins, 1933
Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1760Medium:
Linen plain weave with wool embroidery in Irish and cross stitches; silk plain weave, card, wool twill tapeDimensions:
Opened: 8 1/4 x 7 1/8 inches (21.0 x 18.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1933-47-4Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Helen Hamilton Robins, 1933
Label:
Pocketbooks like this one carried currency, papers, and other valuables of both men and women in the mid- to late eighteenth century, and were often worked in Irish stitch (also known as bargello), which is hardwearing and can be endlessly varied. This example was made for Philadelphian George Gray, who operated Gray's Ferry across the Schuylkill River and served as speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Although the skilled female family member or friend who made it misspelled Gray's first name, she created a vivacious and striking object.
Pocketbooks like this one carried currency, papers, and other valuables of both men and women in the mid- to late eighteenth century, and were often worked in Irish stitch (also known as bargello), which is hardwearing and can be endlessly varied. This example was made for Philadelphian George Gray, who operated Gray's Ferry across the Schuylkill River and served as speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Although the skilled female family member or friend who made it misspelled Gray's first name, she created a vivacious and striking object.
