Workbag

Date1830-1850

MediumSilk and metallic crochet

DimensionsL: 7 1/4"; W: 8 3/8"

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number1971-1428

DescriptionRectangular drawstring purse of crocheted gold and silver metallic cord. The bottom section is silver patterned by a curving garland of pink, blue and yellow flowers in a green vine. The upper portion is an open mesh of gold metallic cord. All edges are trimmed with gold fringe. At the top, on either side are two acorn-like tassels covered with gold cord. The draw string is a narrow brown silk tape.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen