Name/Title

Evening Bag

Entry/Object ID

2014.2.1

Description

Green embroidered handbag. Rectangular. Front of bag is embroidered with a scene depicting a woman in 18th century dress sitting in picturesque garden. Bag of bag is embroidered with floral sprigs. Clasp closure and silver metallic square frame. Inside of bag is lined with a cream fabric.Square patch pocket inside bag. Single thin, silver metallic handle. Dye from embroidery thread has run on back of bag and inside of bag shows faint green staining.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Gibney, Diane

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Green, Pink, Yellow, Blue, White, Black, Grey, Brown, Silver

Notes

Hand embroidery

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1935

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 11cm Width: 18cm