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Reticule
Object/Artifact
Reticule made of plain-weave cotton or linen. Beads applied. Scene showing a willow and an oak or the like with a rosebush and a smaller flowering shrub. One side has a fence near the willow. Above is a meandering rose vine and below is a band of alternating blue and green diamonds. Lined with green chine plaid silk. Silk ribbon drawstrings.
G2004.008
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1850 - 1900
Signature
Into the base on one side.
E. Abell
Embroidered