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Muff

1785–1800
Object PlaceEngland
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin with mezzotint; embroidered with metallic thread, beads, and spangles
Dimensions21.5 x 42.3 x 5.1 cm (8 7/16 x 16 5/8 x 2 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1824
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceFormer Coll. G. Saville Seligman (London)
Drawstring bag
mid to late 18th century
1575–1625
Pocketbook
mid to late 18th century
Pocketbook
1775–1800
Beadwork cushion
Elizabeth Roberts
late 17th century
18th century
Drawstring bag
1575–1650
Cushion cover
1600–25