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Woman's handbag
possibly Turkish for the European market
Late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Silk velvet embroidered with silk and metallic thread; silk satin lining; metal rings
Dimensions
Length: 38.1 cm (15 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Josephine von Henneberg
Accession Number2009.4384
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown/dark red drawstring bag with blue, white, and green floral embroidered patterning created with ombre thread. Blue, gold, and green tassel hangs from the bottom. Lined in blue silk satin.
ProvenanceBefore 2009, given by descent within family to Josephine von Hennenberg, Framingham, MA; 2009, gift of von Henneberg to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)