Embroidered Reticule
Accessories
Inventory number
2026.4.30.3.AC.BG.C1815.AH
Description
Circular reticule with drawstring, tassels, and floral embroidery. The reticule is round in shape with a body made of beige wool. It closes in a circular opening with a drawstring made from silk cord which also functions as the carrying handles. There are two thin lines of braided wire thread accenting the opening of the bag. On either side of this opening there are two gold tassels fashioned from cream and gold thread. The bottom surface of the bag is flat with a circular floral wreath motif. This motif is embroidered in chenille thread with pink and blue alternating flowers. at the the center of this pattern there is a three dimensional acorn charn made from wire thread attached to the bag. The interior of the bag is lined in a plain cream silk.
Materials
Wool
Chenille thread
Origin
circa 1815
Austria, Vienna
Dimensions
Width : 4 cm
Length : 17 cm
Height : 18 cm