Sewing book

1850-1900

Place madeUnited States, North America

Silk, velvet, felt, wood

Overall (book): 3 3/4 × 4 5/8 in. (9.5 × 11.7 cm)
Overall (flagstaff): 11 in. × 1/4 in. (27.9 × 0.6 cm)

INV.12339

DescriptionHandmade sewing book with silk cover in the design of a U.S. flag with blue canton with thirteen embroidered stars; red velvet stripes; red fringe and red cord along the hoist tied to the woodedn flagstaff; lined with black silk; three black felt pages to hold needles.

ClassificationsSEWING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT