dress ornament; mirror (toilet articles)

Ornamental mirror to hang from a woman's belt. Glass mirror on one side. On the other side there is a small painting of a female figure, which is covered with glass and encased in a fabric frame. The frame has a ribbon border and stiffened silk in the shape of a flower head, with two green leaves applied to the top and bottom of the frame. The upper floral applique is topped with a small compass. Three silk thread tassels in green and red are joined by an endless knot, hanging down from the bottom of the frame.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
4663ii
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 290 mm x 70 mm x 10 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
bead; ribbon; glass; silk; thread
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
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