Evening Bag

Object detail

Accession number

1985.50.21

Production period

19th Century

Description

Evening bag - pre 1900s. Black, multi-coloured floral bead pattern - yellow, white, green and red over a black bead background. Fastened by 2 draw-strings; also a small beaded tail. Crocheted black cotton trim at mouth of bag. Grey brushed cotton lining.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Glass
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Evening Bag, 1985.50.21. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Bag, Carrying Purse Bag, Evening Personal Artefacts Personal Gear Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

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