1850 / 1869, Coventry

Identifier
T.151-1986
Acquisition
Given by Miss C. Southwell
Collection
Technique
Dimension
28 cm (length)
52 cm (width)
14.7 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Bag made of a silk ribbon of black plain weave, Jacquard patterned with a ruched green ribbon motif which meanders interrupted by large circlets of flowers in blue, red, and white with golden yellow leaves and stems. The ribbon strips are edged with a small green curvilinear zigzag. Lined with shot green and black silk satin and has a drawstring of black cotton 0.5 cm wide, located 5.5 cm down from the top edge of the bag. Bag made of a silk ribbon of plain weave and lined with shot silk satin, ribbons made in Coventry, whole made in England, 1850s-1860s