Beaded handbag; Unknown; early 20th Century; 1992_1
Name/Title
Beaded handbag
Beaded handbag
About this object
Beaded handbag, early 20th Century. Celluloid clasp with tortoiseshell pattern. Curved frame has a spring catch, two loops for braided cord handle, inside is lined with blue and white cotton fabric. Outside is covered entirely with beads, brown background, with bronze stripes, which are also used at base for tassels. A blue yellow and green half flower sits at the base.
Beaded handbag, early 20th Century. Celluloid clasp with tortoiseshell pattern. Curved frame has a spring catch, two loops for braided cord handle, inside is lined with blue and white cotton fabric. Outside is covered entirely with beads, brown background, with bronze stripes, which are also used at base for tassels. A blue yellow and green half flower sits at the base.
Date Made
early 20th Century
early 20th Century
Medium and Materials
beads
beads
Measurements
17.7cm length x 17.7cm width variable
17.7cm length x 17.7cm width variable
Subject and Association Description
bead work hand bag
bead work hand bag
Credit Line
Mrs Sybil (B.W.) Smith
Mrs Sybil (B.W.) Smith
Object number
1992_1
1992_1
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