Drawstring bag

1675/1725

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Boston, MA, United States

Drawstring bag. Rose-pink silk taffeta with 2 enameled metal plaques (one with man, other with woman, both carrying staffs in vaguely late 17th-early 18th century costume) edged with pleated silk ruffle. Yellow metallic cord drawstring.

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Details

Title: Drawstring bag
Date Created: 1675/1725
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 11 x 8 x 5 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.) Other (Tie extends at top): 18 x 1 cm (7 1/16 x 3/8 in.)
Type: Handbag
Rights: The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.
Medium: Enamelled metal with silk taffeta, silk satin and gilt metal thread wrapped on linen

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