Lace Pouch
Dublin Core
Identifier
VC2016002
Title
Lace Pouch
Description
A rectangle pouch that when folded becomes a square that could be used as a purse. There is lace detail along all of the edges and the closing flap is heavily embroidered with cutwork lace. The lip of the pouch has tiny diamond cutouts about a half inch below opening. The embroidery is geometric with leaves. There are green markings around embroidery, likely from tracing when creating the lace.
Subject
Clothing and dress
Extent
other measurements: 7.5 inches (across), 10 inches (diagonal)
Medium
muslin
Type
Physical Object
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/
Rights Holder
© Vassar College Costume Collection. Images in this collection may be used for teaching, classroom presentation, and research purposes only. For other reuse, reproduction and publication of these images, contact costumeshop@vassar.edu.
Costume Item Type Metadata
Source Identifier
VC2016002
Cataloguer with Date
Zuheily Quinones and Mollie Lipkowitz 2016-09-20; Mahalia Hunter 2020-09-18
Color Main
cream
Technique
hand sewing
Dimensions Other
7.5 inches (across), 10 inches (diagonal)
Dimensions All
other measurements: 7.5 inches (across), 10 inches (diagonal)
Donor
Christina Carroll '06
Cynthia Bowen
Gender
unisex clothing
Classification
costume
clothing
Category
Accessories
Condition Term
very good
Condition
Mainly intact, fabric has darkened a bit. Sturdy fabric with some marks.
Repository
Vassar College Costume Collection, Drama Department, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Work Type
pouch
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