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Bargello embroidered or crewel worked multi-colored wallet with chevron pattern. Made by Esther Duche (1767-1835) for her father, probably the Rev. Jacob Duche (1737-1798), the first Chaplain of Congress. Interior embroidered on one side, "Jacob," and on other side, "Duche."

Bargello embroidered or crewel worked multi-colored wallet with chevron pattern. Made by Esther Duche (1767-1835) for her father, probably the Rev. Jacob Duche (1737-1798), the first Chaplain of Congress. Interior embroidered on one side, "Jacob," and on other side, "Duche."

Bargello Embroidered Wallet

Description

Bargello embroidered or crewel worked multi-colored wallet with chevron pattern. Made by Esther Duche (1767-1835) for her father, probably the Rev. Jacob Duche (1737-1798), the first Chaplain of Congress. Interior embroidered on one side, "Jacob," and on other side, "Duche."

Creator

Date

circa 1767-1798

Materials

Wool, silk

Object ID

xx.4.45

Accession Number

xx.4

Resource ID

16000

Credit Line

The Redwood Collection, Gift of Mrs. Francis Tazewell Redwood

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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