purse

Object NameBeaded Purse with Venetian Scene

Made FromCloth, Thread, Glass, Metal

Dateabout 1925-1940

TechniqueAssembled

SizeOverall H (with clasp): 23.9 cm, W: 18.2 cm,

Accession Number2010.3.18

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Italy, Venice

Physical DescriptionCloth, thread, glass beads, black plastic or stone, metal; woven, assembled. Rectangular beaded purse with metal hinged top, hinged clasp, and chain strap/handle. Top and clasp decorated with applied metal decoration and black (plastic?) stones; clasp in shape of fleur de lis. Cloth purse decorated with woven glass beads that have been assembled to depict a Venetian canal scene with buildings, boats, and people; same decoration on front and back. Looped fringe threaded light blue and orange beads along bottom. Rose-colored fabric on interior; one small pocket sewn in.
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