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Pocket book
19th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Pocket book with embroidered cover. Cover on one side shows initials "S.A.M." within a floral border. On the other, the word "Souvenir" and four arrows with flowers and ribbons within border working on fine silk canvas. Lining is white satin. Satin covered book of white paper and pencil held in place by four satin straps that are fitted inside the pocket book.
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Details
- Title: Pocket book
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location Created: France
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: silk and metal thread embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered
- Credit line: Gift of Virginia Gerson
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