Purse
- Object Name:
- Purse
- Object ID:
- 1921.010
- Creator:
- Clough, Hannah (1801-1835)
- Place of Origin:
- Loudon, NH
- Date:
- 1815
- Description:
- Purse. White muslin with 6 tassels at bottom and scalloped edge at top. Drawstring closure with tassels. Embroidered in white with medallion on front, chain stitch, French knots, leaves of bullion stitch and pendant fruit. "HANNAH CLOUGH AD 1815" done in reverse outline stitch. Small open work medallions around edge. Back embroidered with floral border.
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- W-7.25 L-9.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Hannah Clough (1801-1835) of Loudon, NH, was the great-aunt of Clara G. Churchill (1851-1945), the donor.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Clara G. Churchill
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