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Western European
1840–60
Object Place: Europe (Western)
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery; beadwork
Dimensions
20.5 x 15.5 cm (8 1/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1148
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBag. Dark red-orange silk velvet embroidered with steel beads and wire and gold-colored beads in border motifs. Steel frame with floral and bird motifs, stud closure, (chain missing). Bead and wire tassels at sides, looped fringe at base. White silk lining.