1790 / 1800, United Kingdom

1790 / 1800, United Kingdom

Identifier
T.724C-1913
Acquisition
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
Collection
Material
Technique
Depiction
Dimension
3 cm (depth)
24 cm (length)
18 cm (width)
Production time
Production place
Type of object

Description

Bag or pocket with drawstrings embroidered with flowers coming out of a Grecian or roman urn with parrot motif in the centre. Pink tassel and pink tassel string straps This bag shows the transition between hidden pockets and external reticule. Although embroidered for show and with drawstrings, the bag still resembles a pocket. Domestic embroidery and beadwork was less sophisticated that that produced by workshops, although by the standards of today beautifully accomplished.