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Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum > Records

BEADWORK, BAG

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c. 1990 - 1999

Overview

The hand stitched purple beaded bag, bought in Perth in 1980s was a fashionable accessory in the era.

The geometric design of seed bead diamond motifs separated with mauve bugle beads. Fringe of seed beads.

Satin lining with a pocket, zip closure and ornate beaded strap handle.

Inside label states “ Olga Berg” which is an Australian company, established in 1987..

Construction of bag by machine.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-78-VC2000.298

Width

220 mm

Height or length

132 mm

Year

Last modified

Monday, 18 August, 2025

Completeness

72

Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum

Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum

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