Purse
Date: Circa 1920
Medium: Fibre: silk
Classification: Costume and Textiles
Object number: 1971.125
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.
DescriptionBlack corded silk purse; pocket style with snap closure; chain stitched Point de Beauvais floral embroidery on front only; back hand strap; inside change purse with clasp closure.
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