DepartmentTextiles-Middle East

Purse

NamePurse

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datelate 19th - early 20th century

Place madeNorthwestern Turkey, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Mediumfiber, metal

DimensionsOverall: 5 11/16 x 4 1/8 in. (14.5 x 10.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1987.190.46

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionCrocheted metal-wrapped thread: dark gold over yellow cotton. Worked in lacy, openwork floral pattern from central point at bottom. Doily attached at bottom, and at 2 ends of drawstring.Same as FA.1987.190-40

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