This drawstring bag, constructed of paisley wool challis, was made by Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) for her great-niece, Mrs. W. Hall Harris (nee Alice Patterson) of Baltimore. The fabric came from one of Elizabeth's dresses. The bag was likely used to hold sewing materials.

Bag

Description

This drawstring bag, constructed of paisley wool challis, was made by Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (1785-1879) for her great-niece, Mrs. W. Hall Harris (nee Alice Patterson) of Baltimore. The fabric came from one of Elizabeth's dresses. The bag was likely used to hold sewing materials.

Creator

Bonaparte, Elizabeth Patterson, 1785-1879

Date

circa 1850-1860

Materials

Silk

Object ID

1959.92.15

Resource ID

11931

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. W. Hall Harris Jr

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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