Purse

Italy

Date

17th century

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool in Florentine stitch; ribbon: silk, satin weave; edging: linen, plain weave; lining: linen, plain weave

Dimensions

10.4 × 18.5 cm (4 1/8 × 7 1/4 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland through the Needlework and Textile Guild