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Bag
Probably Italian
Probably 18th century
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
39 x 32 cm (15 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.); Legacy dimension: .32 x .39
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.97
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
DescriptionStrips of white linen embroidered with a design of animals, birds, flowers and heart-shaped forms, and with green, pink, yellow and dark blue silk, and gold thread. These strips are sewed together with insertion and silver lace, and are lined with a pink silk of fancy weave. The back of the bag is made of faded pink brocade with a design of conventional floral forms woven with light blue, white, yellow, and green silk. The bag is tied with one blue and one green cord. Lined with white silk.