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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
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