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Beaded bag
beadwork
Western European
1830–50
Object Place: Europe (Western)
Medium/Technique
Glass beadwork on cotton, beaded loop-tassel, gilt metal closure and chain, and silk lining
Dimensions
22.3 x 17.6 x 1 cm (8 3/4 x 6 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1166
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBag. Beadwork on cotton foundation. Polychrome design: cone motif on white ground at top; band or red roses on green ground center; yellow/red vegetative motif on blue ground at base (repeated). Yellow metallic frame with scrolling floral motifs, stud closure, chain. 4 bead tassels at base. White silk lining.