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sablé
Drawstring bag
sablé
French
1750–75
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk; beadwork; sablé
Dimensions
Overall: 24 x 23.6cm (9 7/16 x 9 5/16in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2381
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFlat drawstring bag. Two panels of strung glass beads (sablé) held together by looping stitches. Polychrome design on white ground: cornucopia center, bows in floral border (one side); floral spray center, ribbon border with flowers (other side). Ecru silk cord drawstrings with four bead-covered wood tassels. Pink silk lining.