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French
1725–50
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidered with silk, straw, metallic thread, metal purl, spangles
Dimensions
Overall: 11.8 x 9.2 cm (4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1274
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall escutcheon-shaped purse. Panels of white plain weave silk completely embroidered with polychrome silk, straw, metallic thread, wire, metal spangles. Silk threads worked in French knot, stenm stitch. Straw is laid and couched with silk. Metallic threads in bullion knot, raised work, and securing metal spangles.
Different motifs on either side. Obverse: woman seated under tree with lamb; reverse: man standing in field with building in distance; both framed in Baroque motifs. Gilt-galloon binding. Two pleated side panels of blue silk damask. Steel frame, no closure. White silk lining (discolored).
Different motifs on either side. Obverse: woman seated under tree with lamb; reverse: man standing in field with building in distance; both framed in Baroque motifs. Gilt-galloon binding. Two pleated side panels of blue silk damask. Steel frame, no closure. White silk lining (discolored).
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943