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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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