Name/Title

Cuff

Entry/Object ID

G2013.032.1-2

Description

2 different cuffs, richly embellished with floral beading worked over cotton wadding pads for 3D effect. Hooks set into a short edge of each one.1) Soft red velvet base with 3 large white roses and 2 buds executed in opal and white beads with green and yellow centers with gold accents; leaves in 2 shades of green and butterscotch. Lined with pale pink silk.2) Black velvet base with a red-edged white flower with yellow center and green shading in the center. Shaded pink flowers to one side, shaded yellow ones on the other. Three-tone swirling green leaves. Lined with crimson silk.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1828

Lexicon

Search Terms

cuff, beaded, velvet