Kjolsäck (waist pocket) from Dala-Floda parish

NameWaist pocket

(not entered)Bag

CultureSwedish

Date19th century

Cultural Region if different than place madeScandinavia

Place madeFloda, SWEDEN, Europe

Mediumwool, cotton, brass

Dimensions12 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (31.75 x 18.42 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett, A.1955.86.52

Object numberA.1955.86.52 SC

Collections

The Florence Dibell Bartlett Collection

DescriptionBlack wool fabric bag decorated with floral embroidery in red, blue, green and white wool on the front. Brown quilted cotton on the back. Two pockets on the front. The brass and silver tone clasp/frame on top has a hook. The lining is cotton, and the entire piece is bound with red binding.