Molly Ockett's purse, ca. 1785
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 6802
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Moose hair, wool, and hemp purse woven with intricate geometric patterns. It belonged to Pequawket Molly Ockett who lived in the Bethel area.
The purse includes a silver clasp said to have been made by Eli Twitchell in 1788. Molly Ockett served as nurse and doctor to early European settlers.
Other Information
- Title: Molly Ockett's purse, ca. 1785
- Creation Date: circa 1785
- Subject Date: circa 1785
- Town: Bethel
- County: Oxford
- State: ME
- Media: Moose hair, hemp, wool, silver
- Dimensions (cm): 12 x 16
- Local Code: 610*
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Ockett, Molly--Associated objects
Pequawket Indians
Indians of North America--New Hampshire
Indians of North America--Maine
Indian baskets
Purses
Pockets
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