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Culture:English
Title:purse
Date Made:1645-1655
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: polychrome wool (crewel) embroidery (chain stitch or tambour); white twill-weave linen or linen blend (fustian) ground; yellow wool drawstring
Place Made:United Kingdom; England
Accession Number:  HD F.321
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Small purse or bag, decorated with brightly colored wool embroidery, done in either chain stitch or else with a hook (tambour embroidery). Yellow wool drawstrings close the top of the purse or bag.

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