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Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

19th century

GUSN

GUSN-53724

Description

Round red velvet watch pocket with applied lace open work; red silk moire trim for hanging; interior lined with red silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pockets (costume accessories)
silk (textile)
moiré
Pocket

Inscription

"Made by/Mary L./Rhoades" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ella Newton Rhoades

Accession Number

1944.228

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