bag

human history

Description
bag, beaded
black and silver beaded bag with two banded rose motifs in silver. Mounted on a metal frame with kiss clasp, relief of cherubs on one side. It has a short fabric handle. It is beaded on exterior. It has a grey/beige [cotton] lining, with a silver beaded opening.
Place
[England] [Europe]
Accession Number
1967.225
Accession Date
06 Dec 1967
Other Id
col.1994 (colonial)
Department
History
Social History

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Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1967.225, col.1994
Place
[England] [Europe]
Date
1901-1910
Associated Notes
bag, beaded; black and silver beads; metal mounted, handle beaded
Associated Date
1901-1910
Technique
beaded
Period
Edwardian, 1901-1910
Media
metal/inorganic material
glass/inorganic material
[cotton textile]
Measurement Description
height 222 x width 241mm
handle 340mm
Measurement Reading
222mm
241mm
340mm (handle)
Subject Category
accessories/costume
Classification
Bag, Evening
Handbag
Bag, Carrying
Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Personal Gear
03 Personal Artifacts
Media/Materials Notes
mounted

beads

lining
Last Update
15 May 2023

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