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Embroidered Purple Bag

Embroidered purple silk bag in The Holburne Museum.

Anna Dirs

@annadirs

#Myths are re-interpreted to reflect the sensibilities of a period, but the wear & tear of an object can tell us a personal story. This #1830 purple silk bag has intricate hand sewn floral motifs. Preindustrial textiles were all handmade & a #19CE noble lady would embroider small items such as this bag.

In Collection: The Posnett Gallery

Myths are re-interpreted to reflect the sensibilities of a period, but the wear & tear of an object…

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