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A work made of silk, crossed knitting with glass beads; silk and glass beads, loop fringe; band: silk, plain weave.
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  • A work made of silk, crossed knitting with glass beads; silk and glass beads, loop fringe; band: silk, plain weave.

Date:

c. 1839

Artist:

United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Bag

Place

North America (Object made in)

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Made 1834–1844

Medium

Silk, crossed knitting with glass beads; silk and glass beads, loop fringe; band: silk, plain weave

Dimensions

22.3 × 15 cm (8 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Helen W. Richardson

Reference Number

1919.692

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