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Bag

English or New England
Early 19th century
Object Place: New England, England or U.S.A.

Medium/Technique Silk, Satin, metal / embroidery
Dimensions 27 x 20 cm (10 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. )
Credit Line Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.692
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBag, reticule; septagonal. White satin embroidered with polychrome silks, silver threads, silver sequins. Four sided. On front, in center of wreath of roses tied with blue bow, is written VALUE THE TRIFLE. On back, in similar wreath, is FRIENDSHIP. On sides are flroal motifs; one of sweetpeas, the other of pansies. On all sides a border of silver threads in chain motif entwined with curling brown vine. Primarily worked in satin stitch. Thirteen silk tassels attached. White ribbon ties. A few spots and stains.