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Western or Central European
1830–50
Object Place: Europe (Western or Central)
Medium/Technique
Glass beads on Silk knit
nit, silk lining, metal and enamel clasp, stones, and glass mirror
nit, silk lining, metal and enamel clasp, stones, and glass mirror
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 8.4 x 8cm (7 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 3 1/8in.)
Other (Chain extends at top): 11.5cm (4 1/2in.)
Other (Chain extends at top): 11.5cm (4 1/2in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1169
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBag. Beadwork on cotton foundation. Polychrome design on clear ground: central band of blue morning glories, narrow red floral bands above and below. Octagonal white metallic frame and top with stylized floral motifs and blue/white enamel plaque on top, mirror inside; button closure, chain. Forest green silk lining.