Pair of pockets (reverse)
Britain
About 1745
Museum no. T.87:A& B-1978

Physical Appearance
Shape: lobe
Construction: two pieces of fabric hand-sewn together, the front lined, with edges and opening bound
Opening placement: vertical from the top
Interior compartment: none
Tie: yes, bounds top edge of pocket
Alterations: none
Condition: excellent, T.87:A-1978 has a small slight stain on lower centre.

Materials
Front: yellow silk taffeta
Back: yellow silk taffeta
Lining: the front is lined with yellow silk taffeta
Binding: yellow silk grosgrain ribbon
Ties: yellow silk taffeta ribbon
Sewing thread: silk

Decoration
Technique: quilting in running stitch
Materials: yellow silk thread, wadding unknown
Design: A border of scrolls outlines the edge of the pocket, the centre ground is a diaper pattern
Location: only the pocket front is quilted

Provenance
Purchased from Phillips 2 March 1978, Lot 178

Dimensions
Length of tie between pockets: 24.5 cm
Length of tie: 113.0 cm
Width of tie: 1.9 cm

Dimensions of T.87:A-1978
Overall length: 38.9 cm
Width at widest: 23.0 cm
Width at top: 9.8 cm
Length of opening: 18.7 cm

Dimensions of T.87:B-1978
Overall length: 39.8 cm
Width at widest: 22.6 cm
Width at top: 10.0 cm
Length of opening: 18.8 cm