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Accession Number 1981.13.99 Title beaded ornament Category Textileworking Tools & Equipment Object Type ornament Date Made 1905-1915 Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques metal; glass ? Measurements overall: 9 x 6.5 cm Description

Commercially made beaded applique ornament of coarse black cotton fabric, solidly covered with black and bronze colour bugle beads and large central faceted bead forming an oval with 2 triangular sides joined together…

Commercially made beaded applique ornament of coarse black cotton fabric, solidly covered with black and bronze colour bugle beads and large central faceted bead forming an oval with 2 triangular sides joined together by curving bands. Two white strings sewn through the back suggest that the ornament was once fastened onto a card for sale.

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