Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC8912009

Category: Garters

Region: Northeast

Tribe: Northeast

Period: 1800-1825

Materials: White and black glass pony beads; red wool yarn; thread.

Description: Woven beadwork garter characterized by a pattern of connecting squares and squares within all in black against a white background. Decorative effect is enhanced through the use of red yarn warp threads.

Dimensions: Length (0verall) 34 inches 86.3 cm; Length (beaded area) 13.25 inches 33.7 cm; Width 2.75 inches 7 cm.

Provenance:

James Drumond, Eighth Viscount of Strathallen, Scotland, circa 1820-1851
Alexander Gallery
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

References:

Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, Sotheby's, New York, Sale, Lot 148, November 28, 1989

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