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Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum > Records

BEADWORK, BAG

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c. 1980 - 1989

Overview

A hand beaded evening bag, bought and worn with a beaded outfit in Perth in 1980s.

Flat half moon shape, beaded evening bag, with a flap, having a press stud closure and black plaited cord strap. Black and silver beads hand stitched on black satin fabric in a swirling paisley and floral design. Black satin lining with a pocket. Inside a printed label which states ‘CARLO Fabric NSW.’

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-78-VC2000.301

Width

215 mm

Height or length

160 mm

Year

Last modified

Monday, 18 August, 2025

Completeness

72

Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum

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