Stocking Purse, knit silk and metal threads
Date1800-1840
OriginEngland
MediumSilk knit, metallic cord, steel ring
DimensionsOverall (L x W): 20 x 4 1/8in. (50.8 x 10.5cm)
Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors
Object number1971-1427
DescriptionStocking purse knitted in purple silk with multicolor patterning in rounded bag end. The rounded bag section is in a silver metallic stockinette stitch patterned by rows of repeating pink and red-orange flowers on green stems. This section has guard borders of purple with a silver vine. On the end is a ball covered with silver and purple and a green silk tassel. The upper portion is in purple silk in a stockinette stitch in an open-work diamond pattern, with a slit opening 7 1/2 inches long. At the top are two bands of knitted silver and a tassel of silver metallic cord. The purse closes with two faceted steel slider rings.ProvenanceOwned by Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen.
Owned by Anonymous Owners
Given to CWF, 1971.
