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Drawstring bag
English
17th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk; hollie point needle lace; braided cord and tassels; metallic ribbon trim
Dimensions
Overall (without tassels): 19.7 x 21.6 cm (7 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1090
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSquare drawstring bag. "Hollie Point" needle lace in polychrome silk and silver metallic thread. Floral motif. Three large tassels comprised of many smaller tassles--one on drawstring, two at bottom corners of bag.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943