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Bag

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Small square flat bag with remains of woven shoulder straps. Warp rep stripes of various widths in cream, black and shades of brown alternate with warp-patterned stripes in same colors showing horsemen, animals, floral and geometric forms on dark brown warp rep. Tassels of same wool on lower sides and across bottom. Edging of tubular embroidery on three sides.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
19th century
Medium
Medium: wool Technique: complementary warp
Dimensions
H x W: 25 x 22 cm (9 13/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Type
woven textiles
Bag
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