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Artist/Maker	Unknown
Place of origin	England (made)

Bag of white silk satin with a rounded base and pointed top. The edges of the base are trimmed with matching chenille fronds, the ends forming a fringe, outlined with a scallop of silk cord. Elaborate cord and chenille tassels trim the neck of the bag where the draw cord is threaded. The bag is lined in pale blue silk.

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Categories	Accessories Fashion Textiles Embroidery Womenswear Bags
Object type	Bag
Materials and techniques	Silk satin, chenille, braid Silk Satin Chenille Braid
Brief description	Silk satin bag , England, 1830-1870.
Physical description	Bag of white silk satin with a rounded base and pointed top. The edges of the base are trimmed with matching chenille fronds, the ends forming a fringe, outlined with a scallop of silk cord. Elaborate cord and chenille tassels trim the neck of the bag where the draw cord is threaded. The bag is lined in pale blue silk.
Gallery label	(12/2020) Reticules, also known as ridicules or indispensables, were small pouches with a handle designed to be carried at a woman’s side. When they became popular in the late 18th century, reticules were usually made from fine materials such as silk to match fabrics used for dresses. Their outer surfaces were embroidered (sometimes with mottos), beaded or painted. They would hold small objects such as a fan, letters and handkerchief, and are considered a precursor of today's handbag. The purple reticule with yellow piping, shown here [T.256:1-1966], contained a letter and was made 'as a small token of gratitude' in 1822 by Emma A. Gibson [T.256:2-1966]. V&A, Room 40, Bags: Inside Out.
Credit line	Given by Mr K. L. Stock
Collection	Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number	T.440-1970

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Record created	June 24, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O351876/bag-unknown/

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