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beadwork
Western European
1830–40
Object Place: Europe (Western)
Medium/Technique
Glass beads, leather, gilt metal frame
Dimensions
20 x 14.5 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1165
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPolychrome glass beaded bag with a picture on each sides. One depicts a giraffe, African man, and palm tree. The other shows a horseman with lance, floral motifs on red ground at base. Gilt metal frame with rocaille design, stud closure. Chain missing. Gold glass bead-covered wood tassel at base. White kid lining. Was probably originally a drawstring tobacco pouch, refixed to a gilt frame at a later date.
ProvenanceCollection of Elizabeth Day McCormick; 1943, gift to the MFA (Accession date: October 14, 1943).