Bag
Date1637
OriginEngland
MediumGlass beads strung on silk; leather lining; silk and metallic braided handles.
Dimensions5 1/2" X 4 1/2" (Excluding handles)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1990-4
DescriptionSmall rectangular drawstring bag of glass beads; design consists of brown background, with central vase of yellow flowers, and green birds either side of the center. Across top, in white beads, is the phrase "IN HOP MI HART TO RST 1637". Extension at the top for drawstring eyelets is silk. Leather lining. Braided multicolor handles.Mark(s)IN HOP MI HART TO RST 16371700-1725
1650-1675
1660-1680
1650-1675
1750-1780
1825-1835
1883
1610-1620
1775-1800
1830s
ca. 1830
