Explore the CollectionPurse

Measurements
11.5cm x 16cm
Place of Origin
Unknown origin
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)/c1930
Registration Number
2014-073
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Bead Embroidery,Chain Stitch Embroidery,Tambour Work,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Women,Purses,

Physical Description

Quadrangular shaped small beaded evening purse. Probably from the Far East. The white beads are sewn down in strung groups entirely covering the surface except for some very fine chain stitch embroidery. Floral motifs worked with a tambour hook in coloured cotton threads.

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