Purse
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Attributed either French or English, this is a beautifully worked pouch, with four equally-sized sides, each sporting three eyelets through which a fine cord would once have been fed. Embroidered in colorful silks and sparkling metal drawn thread, it is only just over 4 inches' tall: a perfect size to nestle in its lucky owner's hand, drawstring drawn tight over candied nuts (Shakespeare's "kissing comfits"), or a pomander, or even a love token.
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