Purse

Date1680-1740

MediumSilk cut velvet, embroidered with silk and silver gilt needlework; steel frame & clasp.

DimensionsOL: 4 1/4" OW: 3 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Cora Ginsburg

Object number1991-512

DescriptionShield-shaped purse worked with polychrome silk French knots and satin stitches, bordered with couched silver gilt on silk velvet. On one side is a scene of a man wearing jacket and trousers, carrying a parasol, standing within a landscape. On the other side a female in vaguely "oriental" dress stands within a landscape. Both scenes are bordered with scrolling silver gilt needlework on red velvet ground. Purse in four pieces, opening to reveal red velvet gussets at sides, embroidered with silver gilt in the folds. Steel frame and clasp.