Purse

Date1820-1840

MediumSilk

DimensionsL: 20"

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-1457

DescriptionDouble-ended stocking purse of off-white netted silk with bands of maroon, pink and green netting. Both sides of both ends are embroidered in silk in a design of pink rose buds and purple flowers, with scattered green leaves. At each end is a tassel of white silk cord bound with maroon and pink silk. The opening along the middle closes with 2 slider rings covered with red silk.

ProvenanceEx coll: Tomlinson, D.C. Cohen.

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