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1944

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Bag (France)

This is a Bag. It is dated 1820–40 and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk and metal thread embroidery, gilt wire, gilt spangles, silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in stem, satin and running stitches and couching on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harley Lord Stowell. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Harley Lord Stowell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18 x 19 cm (7 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (France); silk and metal thread embroidery, gilt wire, gilt spangles, silk foundation; H x W: 18 x 19 cm (7 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Harley Lord Stowell; 1944-57-1

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