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Quilted Pockets
Late 18th c

of white cotton, marcella quilted, joined on wide 2 1/2 in. band, each different, the first woven with a scalloped wave border containing small squares, similar pattern round the pocket opening, with two large flowers, their stems flanking the opening, the second pocket with wave border, cross hatching surrounding the opening, flower sprays on the ground, backed with strong cotton, original tape ties, 14 1/2 in x 10 3/4 in. widest,

Comments

Marcella quilting was machine loom woven , with patterns made to resemble hand quilting. It was used to make bedcovers, but also waistcoats, pockets etc. It could be bought by the yard for making up at home. See: Quilting by Averil Colby (Batsford 1972 p 149) Purpose made as pockets but it is curious that each is different although I am sure the waistband is original, so the pockets are original to the band. White is always impossible to photograph but hope you get a good idea from the close ups.

Condition

Pocket 1: 1/2 in horizontal slit to the bottom right hand curve. There is a little wear around the lower part of the opening, but hardly noticeable. Pocket 2: excellent