DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Pouch
NamePouch
CultureEuropean
Date1840–60
Place madeEurope
Mediumsilk
Dimensions6 1/4 x 5 in. (15.9 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Gift of the executors of the estate of Clara M. Blum in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blum, 1966
Object numberA.2021.8.36
DescriptionBlack, green, yellow, brown and orange crochet, stylized floral and foliate motif; green, orange and yellow scalloped crocheted lace edging; self covered bead; gold metallic cord; round; flat bottom; drawstring closure, bead at endfirst quarter 20th century
20th century
first quarter 20th century
1830–50
1840–70