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Bag

Research in Progress 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.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: silk on linen, mirrored glass Technique: ladder, buttonhole, surface, stem and satin stitch embroidery on plain weave
Pages
H x W (a): 27 x 18 cm (10 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1945-39-4-a
Rights
Gift of Minnie G. O'Donnell, in memory of her sister Agnes M. O'Donnell
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/dc75c4b2bf5942e74b95b5a8800adc70