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Drawstring bag
English
1575–1650
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Tapestry weave in silk and metallic threads Braided silk 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 Number43.1083
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSmall square drawstring bag. Tapestry weave of silk in shades of pink, blue, and green, and silver and gold metallic threads. Motif consists of rows of flowers with two birds in bottom corners. Salmon and metallic braided silk cords with two wood-core drawstring pulls; tassel at center bottom. Salmon silk lining.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943