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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
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
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.