Explore the CollectionPurse

Measurements
12cm x 12cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)
Registration Number
2006-008
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Counted Thread Work,
Objects
Costume Accessories,Purses,

Physical Description

A stiffened purse. Two flaps over two lower sections each embroidered in traditional Chinese style of domestic and rural design. All embroidered on fine silk canvas in polychrome colours. The whole constructed on card frame held together with wide wrapped cord borders.

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