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Pocketbook


sablé
French
1725–75
Object Place: France

Medium/Technique Glass beads strung on linen (sablé), woven silk and metallic binding
Dimensions 15.2 x 10.2 cm (6 x 4 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2345
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionRectangular envelope style pocketbook. Polychrome opaque and translucent glass beads strung with linen thread, held together by interlocking looping stitches (sablé). Design: polychrome Rococo floral design on white ground. Gilt-galloon binding. White silk taffeta lining and side panels. Cardboard foundation.
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943