Hanging, Wall
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| Nom de l'objet : | Hanging, Wall |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Decorative Furnishings |
| Matériaux : | Fibre |
| Numéro d'accession : | 77.455 |
| Date de début de production : | 1850-01-01 |
| Date de fin de production : | 1977-11-01 |
| Description : | A shield shaped hanging with a pattern of scrolls, leaves, and flowers |
| Commentaires : | Beadwork was common in France and Italy in the early seventeenth century; the technique was applied to most furnishings and wall hangings. By the middle of the century, the British had become proficient at the decorative technique. Smaller, round, glass beads allowed for finer, more intricate designs. Beaded purses became common; produced for the wealthy; they were used for carrying letters, sweetmeats, and coins. Many of the purses were designed with a drawstring closure and tassels at the corners. With the production of even finer glass beads with clear, dense colours, the French again lead Europe in quality beadwork. Known as sable since the beads resembled grains of sand, beadwork was stitched onto numerous small objects including purses and even knife handles. By the nineteenth century, however, Germany was producing beadwork that was indistinguishable from that in France in terms of quality. This century also saw a revival of the technique in Britain; during this period, jet beading became a popular alternative to crepe for mourning. As a decorative embellishment, beadwork echoed contemporary embroideries and Berlin woolwork; classical imagery of nymphs and cherubs were common design patterns. A style known as grisaille was also popular; it consisted of work done in grey and white beads. This piece beaded fabric may have served as a decorative wall hanging or as a firescreen used to block the direct heat of a fireplace. If used as a firescreen, the cloth would fixed to a standing pole. |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Truro |
| Province de l'établissement : | Nova Scotia |
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