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Drawstring bag
American (New England)
18th century
Object Place: American
Medium/Technique
Cotton; embroidery: cotton yarns on cotton
Dimensions
27 x 21.5 cm (10 5/8 x 8 7/16 in. )
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ashton Sanborn in memory of Ashton Sanborn
Accession Number1971.31
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPlain woven white cotton ground, embroidered with white cotton yarns in satin, chain and bullion stitches. One side has a large plant design in the center and border of interlocking circles. other side has small plant forms in the center and border of an undulating vine. Tasseled drawstring. Condition good except for small area near drawstring where embroidery yarns are gone.