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Drawstring bag

mid to late 18th century
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk plainweave (taffeta) embroidered with silk and metallic threads, metal purl, metal spangles, glass beads
DimensionsOverall: 21 x 24.5 cm (8 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.1188
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceElizabeth Day McCormick collection; Gift to the MFA, October 14, 1943
Pocketbook
late 18th century
1575–1625
Pocketbook
mid to late 18th century
Drawstring bag
1575–1650
Bag
1725–50
Beadwork cushion
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late 17th century
Drawstring bag
18th century
Drawstring bag
1600–1700
Muff
1785–1800