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Bag (Sweet bag)
1600-1630
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Sequins
- Metallic thread
- Linen
- Canvas
- Gold
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1958.0102.018
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0102.018
Object Name
Bag (Sweet bag)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1600-1630
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "This knitting bag /+ sheath- from a Lady / of the Court of 2. Elizabeth / Brot to Philda by the / Norris family. - 1682." (ink)
Type: Label
Location: On interior cardboard box
Inscription: "2 / 58.102.17 / 58.102.18" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Monarchs and nobility
- Government
- John Fanning Watson
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Sequins
- Metallic thread
- Linen
- Canvas
- Gold
- Silver
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Sewn
- Knitted
- Crocheted
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
4.25 (H) x 4.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.795 (H) x 12.065 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements with length of cord: 13 inches long