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Drawstring bag
English
1600–25
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Embroidery with silk and silver and gold metallic threads Braided silk and metallic cords and tassels
Dimensions
Overall (without tassels and cord): 11.2 x 10.7 cm (4 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1078
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall square drawstring bag completely covered in embroidery. Green and beige lozenge pattern of hollie stitch in silk. Gold and silver metallic thread knots and embroidery in chain stitch and double back stitch. Two wood-core braided silk and metallic drawstring pulls; three tassels at bottom. Lined with green/beige silk.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943