E.1954.15.j_01
Type
bag; reticule
Date
circa 1840-1849
Materials
silk, metal
Description
Woman's bag or reticule in blue and yellow metal thread silk crochet. Opening at top with two blue silk fine twisted cord drawstrings with thread-wrapped bead on each. Square shape crocheted in the round with four panels each with central floral motif in metal thread within border, base with four bands in metal thread. Either side top decorated with blue and metal thread covered toggles ending with three blue silk tassels. Lined with blue silk.
Category
DRESS
Measurements
overall: 150 mm x 190 mm x 30 mm