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Fancy bag in a rectangular model of ivory-colored taffeta, along the edge a flower garland embroidered with colored ribbons, edged with silk bobbin lace
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Bag in a flat, rectangular model of ivory-colored taffeta, on which on both sides along the edge a loose flower garland embroidered with colored ribbons and floss silk. Centrally a composition of branches and five flowers in pink, blue and yellow. The bag is bordered with silk bobbin lace and lined with ivory-colored silk. At the top is an opening that can be drawn closed with ribbons of taffeta. On the ribbons dots and red flower buds are painted.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineFrivolitétas in rechthoekig model van ivoorkleurig tafzijde, waarop angs de rand een bloemenslinger lgeborduurd met kleurige linten, met zijden kloskant omboord. c. 1770 - c. 1790. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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