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Drawstring bag
English
late 16th–early 17th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk satin emroidered with silk, gold metallic threads, metal purl, and seed pearls Braided silk and metallic cords and tassels
Dimensions
Overall (without tassels and cord): 13.3 x 13 cm (5 1/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1079
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall square drawstring bag. White silk satin embroidered with polychrome silk, gold metallic threads, metal purl, and seed pearls. Design of flower flanked by birds and cornicopias; floral motifs fill out ground. Stitches include laid and couching, scroll couching, satin stitch, raised work, and knots.
Salmon/white/metallic cords with two silk and metallic covered-wood tassels; three similar tassels at base. Pink silk lining. White satin is fraying at top and bottom to reveal vertical pink and green wefts.
Salmon/white/metallic cords with two silk and metallic covered-wood tassels; three similar tassels at base. Pink silk lining. White satin is fraying at top and bottom to reveal vertical pink and green wefts.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943