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Accession number |
2006.14.01- |
Artist |
Delong, Lydia Y. (Schultz) [Yeakel] [Miller] |
Condition |
Excellent |
Date |
1841 |
Description |
A handspun bleached plain weave market wallet. There is a 16.50" long opening with a 1/8" wide foldover hemmed edge. Just below the opening, in red silk chain-stitch, are the initials "L.S." and the year "1841" in ornate script lettering. There is also a cross-stitched cross between each of the letters. |
Dimensions |
W-14.5 L-39.75 inches |
Length (ft) |
3.313 |
Length (in) |
39.750 |
Material |
Linen, Silk |
Notes |
Possibly as a gift for Thomas Schultz. |
Catalog Number |
2006.14.01 |
Object Name |
Wallet |
Other Name |
Market Wallet |
People |
Delong, Lydia Schultz Yeakel Miller Delong, Lydia |
Place of Origin |
Hereford Townhip or vincinity, Berks County, Pennsylvania |
Width (ft) |
1.208 |
Width (in) |
14.500 |