EVENING BAG

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Embroidery was originally a handbag in a bowl shape. The embroidery is in very small stitches on black silk taffeta. There are two roses at top and bottom, surrounding an oval piece of embroidery. The central portion is shaped like a flower with 14 petals of black silk which are embroidered with small flowers and leaves. The center has a small white dot. Around the petals is applique beige silk, with a scalloped edge. Around the edge of the beige silk are more flowers and leaves which extend onto the black silk of the purse. This is enclosed in an oval and mounted onto more material to keep it flat.

Object name:

EVENING BAG

Made from:

Silk taffeta -- embroidery

Made in:

FRANCE

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

40 × 30.1 cm (15 3/4 × 11 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

43.51

Class:

NEEDLEWORK

Signature marks:

LABEL under bag: Evening bag of grandmother Caroline (Lathrop) Post 1824-1914

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973