Sage Green Silk Embroidered Drawstring Purse

Rococo · 1720s · German

This shield-shaped drawstring purse features elaborate silk embroidery with metallic thread accents on a sage green ground. The central motif depicts a standing female figure in period dress surrounded by floral sprays and decorative elements. The embroidery work shows fine detail in the figurative representation and botanical motifs, executed in coral, cream, and gold threads. The purse construction follows the typical 18th-century format with a gathered top and decorative cord closure. The shield shape and ornate surface decoration reflect the Rococo period's preference for elaborate accessories that served both functional and decorative purposes in fashionable society.