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Embroidery printed bag found at Pilsen Vintage and Thrift
I couldn’t help but notice how much this print resembles our Bonwit Teller accessories set.

Faux-ikat print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. Late 19th century.
French faux-ikat print on cotton. 1896-97.
French print. Sept. 9, 1896-97.