Bag
ca. 1840 (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs E. A. Ellery |
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Accession number | T.76-1970 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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