Sack
1750-1760 (made), late 19th century (altered)
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Open-fronted sack of brocaded silk, and designed to be worn over panniers. Blue silk woven with silver threads in a formal floral design and trimmed with silver-gilt lace. The robings widen towards hem and are faced back and covered with a band of silver lace. The sleeves have double frilled cuffs. The skirt will accommodate a medium wide fan shaped loop and is pleated to the waist above each pocket slit. There is a waist seam in the front. Lined with linen, but the sleeves are lined with white silk, and the hem is faced back with blue silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk with silver threads, trimmed with silver-gilt lace, lined with linen and silk |
| Brief description | A woman's sack of brocaded silk and silver-gilt lace, probably made in England, 1750-1760, and altered in late 19th century |
| Physical description | Open-fronted sack of brocaded silk, and designed to be worn over panniers. Blue silk woven with silver threads in a formal floral design and trimmed with silver-gilt lace. The robings widen towards hem and are faced back and covered with a band of silver lace. The sleeves have double frilled cuffs. The skirt will accommodate a medium wide fan shaped loop and is pleated to the waist above each pocket slit. There is a waist seam in the front. Lined with linen, but the sleeves are lined with white silk, and the hem is faced back with blue silk. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Mrs Vince Ne' (Handwritten name appearing in several places on the bodice lining) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss R. Alder |
| Object history | This sack is traditionally associated with a wedding in the donor's family, although more specific details are not known. The name "Mrs Vince" has been handwritten inside the bodice. |
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| Accession number | T.343-1965 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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