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Frivolité in a rectangular shape of ivory-coloured taffeta, embroidered with 21 scattered flower branches in coloured ribbons, edged with silk bobbin lace
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Bag in a flat, rectangular model of ivory-colored taffeta, on which on both sides 21 scattered flower sprays are embroidered with colored ribbons and floss silk. 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 a plain taffeta ribbon.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineFrivolitétas in rechthoekig model van ivoorkleurig tafzijde, waarop 21 gestrooide bloemtakken geborduurd met kleurige linten, met zijden kloskant omboord. c. 1770 - c. 1790. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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