Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1950-2004
Medium
cloth and beads with metal
Dimensions
H x W: 6 11/16 × 9 1/16 in. (17 × 23 cm)
Description
This is a black beaded evening bag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The bag is a square purse with a scalloped top. It has a hinged opening. The opening closes with a metal snap closure. The exterior of the bag is covered in tiny black beads sewn into swirling patterns. On the front of the bag is a large flower formed out of larger shiny black beads. There are several smaller flowers formed out of the same beads scattered over the front of the purse. The interior of the bag is lined in black silk. There is a black tag sewn onto the interior pocket on the rear panel of the bag. It has gold text that reads “Made in Korea.” Part of the black silk lining is coming undone and pulling away from the frame of the bag. Some of the beads from the large flower are loose.
Place made
Korea, Asia
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
purses (bags)
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.63
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55a2dfb30-c994-4344-af72-46519d790f55

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