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sablé
Two watch cases and a perfume bottle
sablé
French
1785–1800
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Glass beads on looped network; sablé
Dimensions
5.5 x 1.9 cm (2 3/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2419
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWatch case of strung glass beads (called sablé) held together with looping stitches. White ground with small yellow balloon inside floral wreath. Red velvet lining. Good condition.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, to MFA 1943