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Pocketbook

late 16th–early 17th century
Object PlaceEngland
Medium/TechniqueLinen; plain weave embroidered with polychrome silk and silver metallic threads; metal clasp and key
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 14 cm (3 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1104
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943
Sewing case
late 18th to early 19th century
Drawstring bag
1575–1650
1575–1625
Restricted: For reference only
19th century
Restricted: For reference only
19th century
Restricted: For reference only
late 19th century or early 20th century
Pocketbook
mid to late 18th century
Drawstring bag
late 16th–early 17th century
late 16th–early 17th century
Conservation status: Before treatment; Group shot: 2004.687.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
Fall 1989
Drawstring bag
early 17th century