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Pocketbook

late 18th century
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk plainweave appliquéd and embroidered with silk, metallic threads, metal purl, metal spangles
DimensionsOverall (closed): 10.7 x 17 cm (4 3/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1113
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943
Drawstring bag
mid to late 18th century
Pocketbook
mid to late 18th century
1575–1625
Drawstring bag
1575–1650
Bag
1725–50
Drawstring bag
18th century
Cushion cover
1600–25
a-b
Early 17th century
a-b
Early 17th century
a-b
late 16th century