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Entirely hand stitched white silk satin rectangular drawstring bag. Thin silk picot-edged ribbon drawstrings. Thick silk chenille-like cord edging. Delicately painted border of grapes and leaves, center has nosegay with roses. Back has border and center of a single rose. Lined with pink silk. 8.5 x 7.25” Dealer says it’s probably Moravian
G88.121
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1899 - 1815
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
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