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Drawstring bag
Italian
1625–1700
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk and metallic threads, hair; brocaded, woven drawstring
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 7 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1095
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall escutcheon-shaped drawstring bag. Four panels of dark brown hair rep ground brocaded with gold and silver metallic threads, salmon silk. Design of three birds in tree on two sides, Baroque floral motif on other two. Silk and metallic galloon binding at panel seams. Salmon silk drawstring. Original salmon silk lining deteriorated. Binding at top and undyed cotton lining added at a later date. Condition: worn.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943