Explore the CollectionPurse

Measurements
21.5cm x 10cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)/1990s
Registration Number
1992-071
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Women,Purses,

Physical Description

Purse to be worn on the waist. Green cotton outlined with rows of three different machine made braids. Embroidered with two fish in wool - one red, pink, green and black and the other orange, yellow, red and black. Backed with royal blue cotton with machine embroidered pattern. Goldfish are a symbol of prosperity.

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