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Culture:American
Title:bag or reticule
Date Made:1800-1820
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: cotton
Place Made:United States; western Massachusetts
Measurements:overall: 9 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.; 24.13 x 22.225 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2000.27.3
Credit Line:Gift of Rebecca Lynn from the Collection of Rachel C. French
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Woman's square, U-shaped bag with whitework embroidery, a drawstring closure, a 1" frill (string missing), and small pom-pom-like tassels on the sides and bottom. One side has a meandering floral design, and the other has a potted floral design and floral border. Filling stitch and French knots are some of the embroidery stitches used.

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