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Western European
1840–60
Object Place: Europe (Western)
Medium/Technique
Silk; velvet with glass cut steel and gilt metal bead, pearl embroidery, gilt metal clasp with opals; beadwork
Dimensions
18.8 x 12.8 x .8 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2467
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionUmber silk velvet embroidered with cut steel, gold-colored and blue glass beads and seed pearls. Yellow metallic frame with floral motifs and opals (some missing), sliding bar closure, chain. Bead looped fringe and three tassels at base. White silk lining.