Workbag
Dateca. 1700
OriginEurope, Italy
MediumSilk, metallic cord.
DimensionsL: 4"; W: 5 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1412
DescriptionDrawstring purse of white silk embroidered with polychrome floss silk and couched metallic cord. On one side is a pink carnation surrounded by scrolling gold leaves. On the other side is a pink rose similarly surrounded. Edging of pink silk ribbon ruching forms fringe on the curved edges. The purse opening is trimmed with gold metallic lace. Pink silk ribbon drawstring ends with silk pompons. Lined with dark red silk.ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
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