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Round drawstring bag
beadwork
Austrian
1850–70
Object Place: Austria
Medium/Technique
Glass beads on Silk knit
nit, silk lining, silk cord; beadwork
nit, silk lining, silk cord; beadwork
Dimensions
25.2 x 16.7 cm (9 15/16 x 6 9/16 in.) without cord
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1155
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRound drawstring bag. Beadwork on silk foundation. Polychrome design on clear ground: man sowing, man plowing; woman and 2 men with hay wagon; band of floral motifs below; blue star and tassel at base. Gray silk cord drawstring. Blue figured (geometric) silk lining.