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Bag

ca. 1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Canvas bag entirely covered in glass beads. Oval shaped, the beadwork divided into three horizontal sections; the top and bottom sections beaded with a red background and floral motifs in green, blue, red, yellow, and gold. The larger middle area contains a scene depicting two large trees surrounding a blue architectural monument containing a flaming altar against a white background. The bag has an ornate gilt metal clasp and a handle of multicoloured, braided silk.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Canvas with glass beads, gilt metal and braided silk with silk taffeta lining
Brief description
Beaded bag, possibly Great Britain or possibly France, ca. 1840.
Physical description
Canvas bag entirely covered in glass beads. Oval shaped, the beadwork divided into three horizontal sections; the top and bottom sections beaded with a red background and floral motifs in green, blue, red, yellow, and gold. The larger middle area contains a scene depicting two large trees surrounding a blue architectural monument containing a flaming altar against a white background. The bag has an ornate gilt metal clasp and a handle of multicoloured, braided silk.
Dimensions
  • Length: 20.3cm
  • Width: 16.7cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs E. A. Ellery
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.76-1970

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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