Pocketbook
mid to late 18th century
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk; satin embroidered with silk, metallic threads, metal spangles, metal purl, enameled gilt lockplates, lock and key
DimensionsOverall (closed): 8.5 x 14.4 cm (3 3/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession number56.1143
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
ProvenanceCollection of Mrs. Samuel Cabot of Jamaica Plain; Gift to the MFA, November 8, 1956
1575–1650
late 18th century
mid to late 18th century
1575–1625
1610–50
1725–50
18th century
1775–1800
18th century
1600–25
18th century
late 18th century