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Embroidered Reticule

Martha Kittredge, New England

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale yellow fabric bag with a flat top and rounded bottom. The bag features a floral embroidered design in the center. There is a crocheted border around the edges. Five tassels are attached to the bottom and sides of the bag. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1811
Medium:
White cotton thread embroidered on white cotton fabric
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
598 × 625 px
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