Evening pouch
This pouch bag from Dresden reflects the differences and manner of shading and outlining of conventional flower forms and leaves between American and German pieces. The motifs seen here have more angularity. There is a stark contrast in the depiction of veins and outlines of leaves.
Margaret S. Bedell (1861-1932) donated, by gift or bequest, over 500 objects to the Brooklyn Museum, including furniture, quilts, samplers, costume and Native American beadwork. Her collection of American and European beaded bags includes examples from Philadelphia and the Catskill Mountain region of New York State, as well as Italy, Austria, Germany, and Holland.
Margaret S. Bedell (1861-1932) donated, by gift or bequest, over 500 objects to the Brooklyn Museum, including furniture, quilts, samplers, costume and Native American beadwork. Her collection of American and European beaded bags includes examples from Philadelphia and the Catskill Mountain region of New York State, as well as Italy, Austria, Germany, and Holland.
Artwork Details
- Title: Evening pouch
- Date: 1840–60
- Culture: German
- Medium: glass, linen
- Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Margaret S. Bedell, 1930
- Object Number: 2009.300.1691
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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German
1840–60
possibly German
1830–60
German
third quarter 19th century
Dutch
third quarter 19th century
Austrian
1830–60
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