A flat, square bag of kidskin embroidered with red and green silk thread, silver thread, purl and spangles in a patter of stylized flowers and leaves. It has a plaited drawstring of red and white silk thread, silver thread loops and finials. The bag is unlined but has a small kidskin pouch inside with leather drawstring. Embroidered leather bag, 1635-1650, British; silk metal embroidery with silk strings This kidskin bag with its simplified floral patterns imitates the elaborate embroidered versions carried by the aristocracy. The flat, square format with a silk drawstring and tassels is characteristic of bags during the period 1600 to 1650. Inside it has a small circular pouch closed with a leather drawstring. This may have been intended for carrying money on a regular basis, in contrast to bags made of more expensive materials.