Purse
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1840-1875
MediumHand-stitched and embroidered wool on linen canvas and silk, with brass rings, silk-covered wooded tassels, silk chenille, and a silk covered cord
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 5/8 x 6 5/8in. (16.8 x 16.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Helen E. Royce
Object number1963.25.38
DescriptionWoman's purse of wool cross stitch worked on linen canvas. The design is abstract, worked in swirling patterns of brown ecru on tan, with red, ecru, and blue bud-like motifs. A green silk-covered cord covers the seams and edges the top. More cord is strung through brass rings along the top and extends into carrying handles. Two tassels hang from the sides; they are made of variegated green chenille yarns ending in green silk-covered balls and headed by green silk-covered wooden tops. The purse is lined with dark green silk.
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