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beadwork
a) Bag and b) Purse
beadwork
Italian
early 19th century
Object Place: Europe (Western)
Medium/Technique
Glass bead and cotton knit, cotton cord with silk and wood ornaments; beadwork
Dimensions
21.2 x 13.1 x 2 cm (8 3/8 x 5 3/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2490
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBeadwork on cotton foundation. Central band of polychrome roses on white bead and cotton knit ground; bands above and below of brown cotton knit with white beads; white bead star at base. Brown silk cord drawstring with two pink and green bead and silk covered wood tassels, one tassel at base. Brown silk lining (deteriorated).