Purse
Date: 1910-1915
Medium: Fibre: silk (satin); metal
Classification: Costume and Textiles
Object number: 1968.37
Label text:Point de Beauvais is a French term for a form of tambour embroidery which is a decorative needlework technique using a hook to create a chain stitch. Point de Beauvais is charactierized by its floral motifs which were used in a wide range of domestic objects including: clothing, personal artifacts, bed covers, curtains, wall hangings, etc.
DescriptionCream coloured satin purse with Point de Beauvais tambour embroidery mainly on front; shirred top; embossed floral and scroll design on gold coloured metal frame; single ball knob; cream corded silk lining; interior pocket; gold link chain.
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