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Bag Fragment

15th century - 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Part of a bag; cut from one piece of leather front flap and part of back. The front flap is shaped of two half circles with a straight part in between. Remains of decoration along the edge of flap consisting of thread covered metal buttons (in a 'waggon wheel' pattern) and at the straight area decorative leather thong stitching in a brick-pattern. Remains of stitching (stitch-holes) around the edges and centrally, the line between front flap and back of bag.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather and metal
Brief description
Part of bag consisting of fragment of back and front flap decorated with metal buttons and stitching.
Physical description
Part of a bag; cut from one piece of leather front flap and part of back. The front flap is shaped of two half circles with a straight part in between. Remains of decoration along the edge of flap consisting of thread covered metal buttons (in a 'waggon wheel' pattern) and at the straight area decorative leather thong stitching in a brick-pattern. Remains of stitching (stitch-holes) around the edges and centrally, the line between front flap and back of bag.
Dimensions
  • Width: 18.2cm
  • Height: 16.3cm
Collection
Accession number
1503-1901

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Record createdDecember 14, 2004
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