Name/Title
Lace and Applique Drawstring PurseContext
Floral Applique and Crochet Drawstring Purse, from the Edwardian Era, Early 20th century
8 x 7.25 in.
Gift of Cynthia Swift, 2020.04.03
This net crochet purse features floral appliques and a crochet lace border. The appliques appear to be machine made while the rest of the bag looks hand stitched. The silk lining of the bag has been finished with only one french seam and is hand tacked to the sides and bottom of the crochet overlay. The bag is closed with a twisted rope drawstring.Acquisition
Accession
2020.04Source or Donor
Cynthia SwiftAcquisition Method
Gift