Flame-stitch Pocketbook

Description:

Flame-stitch Pocketbook, probably New England, 18th century, embroidered with zigzag pattern in red, pink, blue, green, and yellow worsted wool thread, opens to two pockets lined in glazed pink wool, exterior bordered in green woolen tape, brass button closure, ht. 3 1/2, wd. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Some fading, hole below the button, missing part of the closure tape.


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