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Needlework Decorated Bag

Artist:	Not Available
Category:	Needlework
SubType:	Silk Embroideries
Origin:	America-USA
Era:	18th Century
Height:	31 inches
Width:	22 inches



Wool and silk worked on linen ground. This rare form is signed and dated "Lydia Hoopes 3 of 2 month 1771." Lydia (1755-1836) was the daughter of Quakers John and Christina Reynolds Hoopes of Goshenville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. A related piece may be seen on the cover of "Historic Needlework of Pennsylvania" by Margaret B. Schiffer.

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