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1945

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Bag (USA)

This is a Bag. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is silk, glass beads and its technique is beaded knitting. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson.

  • Drawing, Study of Two Roses
  • brush and gray wash, brush and black ink on heavy cream paper, lined.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1925-1-349

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.2 x 21 cm (8 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (USA); silk, glass beads; H x W: 22.2 x 21 cm (8 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.); Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson; 1945-54-29

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