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Drawstring bag
English
late 16th–early 17th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk and silver metallic threads Braided silk and metallic cords and tassels
Dimensions
Overall (without tassels and cord): 12 x 13 cm (4 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1076
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall square drawstring bag. Linen canvas substrate completely covered in embroidery. Silver metallic thread in slanted satin stitch covers ground. Motif of floral slips and insects in tent stitch with polychrome silk threads.
Two wood-core braided drawstring pulls, three tassels at bottom. Pink silk and metallic braided strings, pink silk lining. Some fading and weak areas.
Two wood-core braided drawstring pulls, three tassels at bottom. Pink silk and metallic braided strings, pink silk lining. Some fading and weak areas.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943