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Rectangular pocketbook with flap
Greek
19th century
Object Place: Greece
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
11.8 x 20.1 cm (4 5/8 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.632
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCompletely covered with heavy silks embroidered in cross stitches and couched, plied silk cords. Pattern shows narrow diagonal bands in shades of red, blue, yellow and green, wih dots of contrasting colors. Binding of neutral greenish yellow yarns bundled under blue stitches. Small ball tassel attached to bottom. Linked with striped silk. Worn; some breaks in lining.