Bag Fragment
15th century - 16th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Accession number | 1503-1901 |
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Record created | December 14, 2004 |
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