Pockets, ca. 1784 and 1796
Item
Creator
Unknown
Title
Pockets, ca. 1784 and 1796
Description
Pockets were an important part of a woman's clothing in the eighteenth century. Separate from their actual dresses, they were interchangeable and used for holding personal goods. They were normally decorated with ornamental patterns, such as the ones in this image. Though this pocket date prior to the letter, Elizabeth Powel specifically mentions how she was under the impression that pockets had fallen out of fashion. These two set of pockets represent various levels of workmanship and materials used for pockets in the late eighteenth century. Pairs like these would likely have been what Elizabeth Powel herself wore, and gifted to her young neighbor, Elizabeth Hopkinson.
Date
1784-1796
Source
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/157045?s
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/110121?
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
"Pocket, ca. 1784," Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accessed: July 11, 2020.
"Pocket, ca. 1796," Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accessed: July 11, 2020.
Spatial Coverage
Pennsylvania, USA
Linked resources
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
 Elizabeth Willing Powel to Elizabeth Hopkinson, 21 October, 1815 |
Manuscript |