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Ornament

Research in Progress Hanging ornament with a stuffed, beaded bird and an eight-pointed star that hang from a bead chain. Bird has seven beaded chains that dangle from it, four of which have a three-dimensional effect, the other three supporting the star underneath. The star has four chains hanging from it. The star and bird have a different beadwork pattern on each side.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: cotton, glass beads Technique:
Pages
H x W: 60 x 12 cm (23 5/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1972-81-18
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/02cc9afc503e90d8ce18f28bdf41edcf