Purse

Unknownearly 17th century

Unlined metallic drawstring bag with two different macrame knots used to produce a diagonal grid-like pattern.

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Details

Title: Purse
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 17th century
Type: Purse
Rights: Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri, McNeil, and General Acquisitions Endowment Funds
Medium: Medium: gold and silver metallic yarns Technique: knotting (macramé)
Dimensions: H x W (excluding drawstrings): 9 x 10.5 cm (3 9/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
Bibliography: Yelavich, Susan. Design for Life. New York: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 1997, p. 40.

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