Embroidered Silk Purse
Date1875-1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, satin, floss;
DimensionsOverall (measurements don't include cords. cord length of one side - 27cm): 8 x 10.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Jahnke, Courtesy of the Council for Canadian American Relations
Object number2010.021.026
DescriptionA flat semi-circular, pleated, brown and white silk drawstring pouch with multi-coloured silk floss embroidery (loop and backstitches) depicting a landscape on one side and on the other side, gourds, vines and flowers. The pouch closes with a knotted and tasselled green cord with white and blue detailing.Colour: beige, brown, green, blue, red, orange
Status
Not on view
1850-1875
c.1850
1860 - 1890
1880 - 1910
1850 - 1875
1840 - 1860
1800 - 1825
c.1850
1900 - 1920
1860 - 1880