Great Lakes region, United States
19th century
Glass beads, cloth, velvet
Height 42" (106.7 cm) including tassels
Provenance: Collection of Sir John Everett Millais, London (1829 to 1896); Speak Bequest, UK; William Ohly (1883 to 1955), Berkeley Galleries, London, and Abbey Museum, Hertfordshire, UK; thence by descent
This bandolier bag is worked in glass seed beads on a white ground, with a meandering floral vine carrying green maple leaves, blue blossoms, and rose and gold flowers along the full length of the strap and pouch. A band of black velvet frames the central pouch in the region's distinctive manner, and a multicolored beaded fringe finishes the lower edge. The composition is fluid and confident, characteristic of accomplished Great Lakes beadwork of the mid to late nineteenth century.
The bag descends through the same exceptional chain of British collections as other works from this group, having been held by the Pre Raphaelite painter Sir John Everett Millais before passing through the Speak Bequest, the Berkeley Galleries, and the Abbey Museum in Hertfordshire. Documented provenance of this depth and distinction is uncommon for Great Lakes textile material and significantly reinforces the historical standing of the piece.
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Great Lakes region, United States
19th century
Glass beads, cloth, velvet
Height 42" (106.7 cm) including tassels
Provenance: Collection of Sir John Everett Millais, London (1829 to 1896); Speak Bequest, UK; William Ohly (1883 to 1955), Berkeley Galleries, London, and Abbey Museum, Hertfordshire, UK; thence by descent
This bandolier bag is worked in glass seed beads on a white ground, with a meandering floral vine carrying green maple leaves, blue blossoms, and rose and gold flowers along the full length of the strap and pouch. A band of black velvet frames the central pouch in the region's distinctive manner, and a multicolored beaded fringe finishes the lower edge. The composition is fluid and confident, characteristic of accomplished Great Lakes beadwork of the mid to late nineteenth century.
The bag descends through the same exceptional chain of British collections as other works from this group, having been held by the Pre Raphaelite painter Sir John Everett Millais before passing through the Speak Bequest, the Berkeley Galleries, and the Abbey Museum in Hertfordshire. Documented provenance of this depth and distinction is uncommon for Great Lakes textile material and significantly reinforces the historical standing of the piece.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
