Embroidered Handbag

From Mattatuck Museum

Cornelius Johnson (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

circa 1838 (Date manufactured/created)

wool; silk; embroidery thread

Initials on Buckle read "JDJ". Bag includes a small key. Front of bag features needlepoint of a bird, and a jockey on a horse. Back of bag features needlepoint of a woman reading to two young children. 

Gift of Mrs. Gillman C. Hill

Accession/ID Number 54.762