Posted by: Biddulph Post Reply
08/06/2017, 02:46:28
Thanks for the info re my previous enquiry re steel beads. I'm a researcher by chance having inherited some beadwork, amongst which is a bead work watch chain, circa 1830s - 1870s. The ribbon is 1/2 inch wide, 21 inches long (obviously shortened), with a background of tiny brown glass beads and a pattern of gold and steel stars and emblems. I''d love to know the origins of the beads. Can't send an image as my IPad won't let me, but similar chains can be seen at historicnewengland.org.
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Posted by: Joyce Post Reply
08/06/2017, 21:45:29
Since the steel cuts are French, I feel a safe origin for the glass beads would also be France, but Italy would also be possible.
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Posted by: Biddulph Post Reply
08/11/2017, 01:15:13
Thanks Joyce for the info. From research I've found this type of bead work watch chain was quintessentially a, circa 1830/40s, N. American fashion, featuried in numerous contemporary portraits. Presumably such bead work was a 'frivolous' pastime for wealthy leisured ladies, hence also all those intricate Regency purses etc. Jane Austen owned a beaded bracelet. Wonder about the looms !
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