Bag
- English or New England, Early 19th century
- New England, England or U.S.A.
- Dimensions
- 27 x 20 cm (10 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. )
- Medium or Technique
- Silk, Satin, metal / embroidery
- Classification
- Costumes
- Accession Number
- 64.692
- Not on view
Mon–Tue:10 am–4:45 pm;
Wed–Fri: 10 am–9:45 pm;
Sat–Sun: 10 am–4:45 pm
Bag, 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.
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
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