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.MarkingsIN HOP MI HART TO RST 1637
1700-1725
1650-1675
1810-1825
1775-1800
1650-1675
1830s
1710-1740
1650-1675
1650-1675
1676 (dated)
1650-1675
1660-1680