Watch pocket
Category
Costume
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Wool, metal, beading.
Measurements
210 x 120 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604318.1
Summary
A woman's watch pocket, one of a pair, made from wool, metal and beading. The pocket is made from metal rings which are covered in red wool and stitched together to create a large diamond. The inner of each ring is decorated with glass and white rocaille beading in a star pattern, with white rocaille beading around the outer edge. It has a looped beaded fringe in matching glass and white beads.
Provenance
Gift of Dr G.E.Houston.