Folk Dress Pocket Purse
C-0379-21
from the collection of
Title
Pocket Purse: Folk DressDimensions
8 1/4" W x 12 1/2" L Item (Overall)
Count
1Description
Swedish: Kjolsäck
Black wool pocket purse with layered cross-stitch embroidery, in circle and heart designs. Opens at top with brass frame and heart clasp, and with a brass hook. With a turquoise brocade satin lining trimmed with an ornate taupe ribbon. Worn as part of a women's traditional provincial Swedish folk dress, or folk drakt, costume. Unattributed.