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Woven Purse

1700s

France, 18th century

Medium
tapestry, silk and gold thread
Measurements
Overall: 10.2 x 7 cm (4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1944.64
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rounded silk and gold thread purse features vertical panels decorated with nature scenes in pink, green, and blue. One panel centers a tall tree beside a pink three-story house with a hovering red butterfly. At the top, green and gold braided cords gather the opening, ending in large tassels. More pink and green tassels with metallic bead shapes dangle from the base, completing the ornate gold-colored pouch.

Woven Purse

1700s

France, 18th century

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