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BEADWORK, BAG
c. 1920 - 1929Overview
From the 1920s, an exquisite oval hand beaded evening bag with a geometric design with silver metal frame and clasp.
Beads sewn onto a net fabric. A beaded oval tassel at base. Each side of the ornate filigree frame has intricate design of 6 figures, 2 ‘wind gods’ blowing the wind and 4 figures in different tasks – easel, spade, saw and pounding tool.
Closed with a silver metal twist knob, it has a metal chain handle. Lined with black silk.
Many beads have fallen off.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-78-VC2000.288
Width
155 mm
Height or length
310 mm
Year
Last modified
Monday, 18 August, 2025
Completeness
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum
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