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Reticule

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand-stitched brocaded brown silk reticule with fine herringbone-effect stripes over a twill-effect ground. Rectangular shape with dark brown picot-edge silk ribbon drawstrings. Lined with brown glazed cotton. Beautifully made, including microscopic eyelets for strings.

G88.288

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1835 - 1850

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