handbag

Terms

Purses
Wool Fiber
Thread

Dimensions22.86 × 33.02 cm (9 × 13 in.)

Credit LineHandbag. Concord Museum Collection, Bequest of Mrs. Russell Robb; Per1310.

Object numberPER1310

DescriptionA hand bag made of buff colored wool serge (?). The bag is flat and rectangular in shape with a single handle and a flap closure. The edges and handle are trimmed with rough olive green and buff braid. The bag is embellished with embroidered with cross stitch patterns; on one side is a white and black spotted dog with shrubbery; on the back a basket of flowers; on the flap a garland of flowers. The interior is lined with brown linen and features an interior pocket secured with two buttons.

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