Description:
Woman's white cotton drawstring reticule or bag with gathered frill when closed, which is decorated with an ink design on both sides. The top portion of the bag has floral sprigs, each about 1/2" x 1", and is gathered into the lower portion. The lower portion on one side has two vases filled with flowers and a floral border. The lower portion on the other side has a flowering plant framed by a vine design. Both lower portions are edged with a gathered ruffle.
Label Text:
Celebrating the Fiber Arts 2008: Cotton reticules took the place of pockets when thin cotton dresses replaced the heavier wools of the earlier fashion. They were often embroidered in the popular white-on-white or were sometimes decorated with drawings in india ink that were almost wash-proof. The word itself ‘reticule’
comes from the work ‘ridicule,’ because these small accessories were considered outrageous and
‘silly’ when they first came into fashion.
Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Cotton Link to share this object record:
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