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Long purse
Turkish (for the Western market)
late 18th century
Object Place: Turkey (for the Western market)
Medium/Technique
Silk; netting embroidered with silk, metallic threads, metal; braided silk tassel
Dimensions
Overall: 41.5 x 8 cm (16 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1086
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong purse made of green silk threads netted in lozenge pattern. Squared end is embroidered with polychrome silk, silver metallic threads, linen, and flat metal strips in Baroque floral motif. Embroidery stitches include raised work, satin stitch, laid and couched stitches. Large braided tassel at other end. Opening is a slit in the center of one side, starting at the tassel and continuing for 7". Sliders missing.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943