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Unfinished bag
Unfinished bag

Unfinished bag

Early 19th century
Object PlaceIndia
Medium/TechniqueSilk plain-weave couched with gold metallic flat strips, appliquéd beetle wings and sequins
Dimensions21 x 36.5 cm (8 1/4 x 14 3/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Anna P. Revere
Accession number52.1339
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceThis bag belonged to Elizabeth Murray Revere, one of twin sisters, granddaughters of Paul Revere, sent by her aunt, Mrs. Maria Ballastier, from Singapore. Gift of Miss Anna P. Revere to the MFA on September 11, 1952.
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