Textile ArtsBritish18th century

Glass Bead Bell Pull

18th century

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Two alternating geometric flower patterns, at the bottom a heavy tassel of beads. Colours are bright blue, green and amber on white ground.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Glass

Culture

British

Century

18th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

152.4 x 7.6 cm (60 x 3 in.)

Provenance

Nettie G. Naumburg, New York, Bequest to the Fogg Art Museum, 1930.

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