29.153_01
Type
bag; great seal bag
Date
circa 1682-1685
Materials
silk, metal, wood
Place
England (place of manufacture)
Description
Burse for the Great Seal of England in red velvet decorated in silver and silver-gilt threads, purls and gilt spangles. On the front are the arms of King Charles II embroidered in raisework. It has drawstring ties in red silk and gilt thread with large tassels and belonged to Sir Francis North, 1st Baron Guildford. Part of the Burrell Collection.
Category
DRESS
Measurements
overall: 430 mm x 405 mm