Bag
Unknown Maker
Red linen drawstring bag with a blue silk lining and white tassel at the bottom. Embroidered in the center with a design of stylized flowers and leaves. Narrow borders on the sides enclose circular disks with embroidered borders. Mirrored glass accents.
19th century
Medium: silk on linen, mirrored glass Technique: ladder, buttonhole, surface, stem and satin stitch embroidery on plain weave
1945-39-4-a
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
Where you'll find this
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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