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Reticule

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reticule by unidentified artist. The image shows a small, intricately designed pouch or bag. The bag is primarily made of beads and has a drawstring closure at the top and bottom. The top portion features a dark background with a repeating pattern of red flowers with green leaves. Below this is a light-colored section with a blue geometric border at the top and bottom, and a floral pattern in the middle featuring pink, blue, and red flowers with green leaves. The bottom section is dark with a similar floral pattern to the top, and a white geometric pattern near the bottom. The background of the image is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
1840–50
Medium
glass beading, silk
Culture
probably American
Dimensions
473 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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