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LATE 19TH CENTURY
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QUEEN VICTORIA (1819-1901)
A VELVET AND GOLD THREAD-EMBROIDERED SEWING BAG
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Gilt-embroidered to centre 'VRI' for Victoria Regina et Imperatrix beneath a Queenly crown, within a thistle and floral garland, with pink satin interior and draw-strung opening
16 ½ in. (42 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep
A VELVET AND GOLD THREAD-EMBROIDERED SEWING BAG
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Gilt-embroidered to centre 'VRI' for Victoria Regina et Imperatrix beneath a Queenly crown, within a thistle and floral garland, with pink satin interior and draw-strung opening
16 ½ in. (42 cm.) wide; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep
Provenance
By tradition, Queen Victoria.
Thence by descent.
Given by King Edward VII to a previous owner.
With Paul Longmire Limited, London, 1987.
Thence by descent.
Given by King Edward VII to a previous owner.
With Paul Longmire Limited, London, 1987.
Special notice
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