- Measurements
- 31cm x 42cm
- Place of Origin
- Egypt
- Historical Period/Date
- 20th Century (1900-1929 Early)/1910s
- Registration Number
- 1988-103
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Surface Stitchery,
- Objects
- Commemorative Objects,Costume Accessories,Sachets,
Physical Description
A pale yellow silk sachet marked in embroidery 'Souvenir of Egypt' and embroidered on the front in satin stitch with two small butterflies and three grey leaves and pale blue flower wreaths tied with pink bows. Two shields enclose the British and Egyptian flags. The sachet is edged with cord and tassels in each corner. Inside front is machine quilted with cross over tape and pocket in back.
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