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Pocketbook

Mary White

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular woven bag with a flap closure. The bag has a colorful, woven fabric exterior with a zigzag pattern in shades of yellow, orange, and black. There are four tan leather straps across the front. The background of the image is light gray. The bag is titled "Pocketbook" and is by Mary White.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760
Medium
Embroidered wool on linen with silk tapes
Dimensions
599 × 417 px
Public Domain
Yes
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