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Pair of red silk embroidered squares; floral satin stitch motif in green pink blue yellow and black; almost identical. No backing. Possibly a purse; 1930s; probably made by same woman who made 1974.001.003 1974.001.004 1974.001.005 1974.001.006…

Green handwoven purse with handles. Decoration on surface in gold metallic, pink, brown, green thread. Pink embroidered trim, with small shells applied as trim. Pattern is stripes and spots. Two long green tassels on bottom. Handwoven, with woven or…

Four 8" cloth squares sewn together; one outer square is embroidered the other is plain but lined the fourth square is between the lined square and the unlined one and provides a division for the contents of the purse. One corner is unseamed to…

Purse gray silk purse with embroidery and couching. two dragons in waves and sacred pearl pattern. drawstring missing some loose couching.

Chinese embroidered silk purse with bats and flowers design using Peking and satin stitch. Red and blue with green lining. Gilt frame attached with inlaid stones. Red damask embroidery probably from Chinese robe. Receipt in purse for it. Purchased in…

Black Chinese silk purse with gold couching. Chinese characters design. Red draw strings with white blue and black thread bindings.

Black Chinese silk purse with gold couching. Chinese characters design. Red draw strings with black blue and white thread bindings.

Purse with satin stitch Chinese embroidery on blue and white silk. Bats and Chinese character design using white green purple blue and gray thread. Brown draw strings with blue tassels.

Black silk Chinese purse with green yellow white and purple applique floral design. Red draw strings with silver and gold thread wrapped tassels.

Chinese belt purse. Silver and gold couching on red silk with blue silk and pink cotton backing. Floral design. Brick stitch(?) embroidery in blue and white around edges.