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Drawstring bag, rectangular shape
American
probably late 18th century
Object Place: American
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
24.3 x 21.1 cm (9 9/16 x 8 5/16 in. )
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ashton Sanborn in memory of Ashton Sanborn
Accession Number1971.33
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTwill woven white cotton ground, embroidered with white cotton yarns in chain, stem, bullion, Roumanian, and satin stitches. One side has motif of tall flowering plant standing in a low dish in the center and a border of an undulating vine. Other side has a large conventionalized plant motif in the center and a border of a flowered undulating vine. Some brownish stains.