Evening bag
Unknown
Category
Costume
Date
1900
Materials
Textile and beads
Measurements
155 x 135 mm
Place of origin
Unknown
Order this imageCollection
Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814700
Summary
Envelope shaped evening bag of woven beads. The flap with an Art Nouveau design of peacock perched on plant with in scrolling line border in black, silver, bronze, turquoise, red, pink faceted beads woven on black thread. Silver bead twisted cord. Pocket has wire/bone at the top to give a firm line. Lined throughout.
Provenance
Lady Labouchere collection.
Marks and inscriptions
'MADE IN FRANCE' (stamped in gold on lining)
Makers and roles
Unknown, costumier