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SOLD

Glasgow School Bag for Liberty's
c. 1900

Delightful piece. Probably used for holding embroidery silks.


Cataloguing

probably sold at Liberty's, a work bag stylishly embroidered with fushias in shades of pink with blue green leaves, drawn threadwork to sides, corded drawstring top, natural linen ground, 15 x 11 in; 38 x28 cm


Condition

Unused. Crisp and fresh looking. Very good front. The top back has some very feint brownish markings.


Comments

Similar bags are illustrated in Liberty catalogues. The fushia design was also used on other household items and can be seen in Liberty catalogues of 1912-14.