Purse
1600-1699 (made)
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Purses are also associated with the lighter side of life in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, in particular with gambling and cards, which was enjoyed by both men and women. Gaming purses were specifically functional. Made with a circular, stiffened base, the gathered sides were formed from a narrow circle of cloth such as velvet, which released to form an open container for coins or gaming chips; many were mongrammed to ensure that takings were claimed by their rightful owners.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered velvet with metal thread, lined with silk |
| Brief description | Purse or gaming bag of embroidered velvet with metal thread, France, 1600-1699 |
| Physical description | Green velvet tasselled drawstring purse or gaming bag, embroidered with gold and silver thread. Lined with gold coloured silk. On the bottom is a coronet and two shields of arms. |
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| Summary | Purses are also associated with the lighter side of life in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, in particular with gambling and cards, which was enjoyed by both men and women. Gaming purses were specifically functional. Made with a circular, stiffened base, the gathered sides were formed from a narrow circle of cloth such as velvet, which released to form an open container for coins or gaming chips; many were mongrammed to ensure that takings were claimed by their rightful owners. |
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| Accession number | 4062-1856 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2003 |
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