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Drawstring bag

1575–1625
Object PlaceEngland
Medium/TechniqueLinen; plain weave embroidered with silk, metallic threads, wire, metal purl, spangles, glass bead; braided silk cords and tassels
DimensionsOverall (without tassels and cord): 9 x 9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1082
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943
Drawstring bag
1575–1650
Drawstring bag
1600–1700
Embroidered flower
late 16th–early 17th century
Drawstring bag
late 16th–early 17th century
Drawstring bag
Late 16th–early 17th century
Drawstring bag
early 17th century
Drawstring bag
late 16th–early 17th century
late 16th–early 17th century
Drawstring bag
18th century
Drawstring bag
1575–1650
Drawstring bag
mid to late 18th century