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Bracelet

1800-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bracelet of black velvet embroidered with small beads of opaque white and opal glass, and gilt metal, partly over pieces of gilt paper, lined with pale blue silk. There are three loops at one end for buttoning. It has a pattern of wavy leafy stems.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Velvet, embroidered with glass beads and gilt metal, lined with silk
Brief description
Bracelet, black velvet, beaded, 1800-1850, England
Physical description
Bracelet of black velvet embroidered with small beads of opaque white and opal glass, and gilt metal, partly over pieces of gilt paper, lined with pale blue silk. There are three loops at one end for buttoning. It has a pattern of wavy leafy stems.
Dimensions
  • Length: 17.8cm
  • Width: 5.7cm
Credit line
Given by the family of Major and Mrs. W. Mackay Mackenzie
Collection
Accession number
T.224-1915

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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