2024.22.81.1

Collection type

Object

Description

Fabric case containing three flower arranging tools (2024.22.81.2-6).

Long description

Cotton fabric case with decorative printed and handpainted design. The case is rectangular with a stiffened cardboard inner, covered with cotton fabric. The cotton fabric is secured by black stitching and possibly glue. The four sides of the case fold out, lying flat. The interior has four elastic ribbon ties and one string tie holding flower arranging tools (2024.22.81.2-6) in place. The upper flap has a black thread and the front of the case has a divet, indicating a fastening was once present. The case is a natural light brown colour with a printed lines, stylised Japanese characters and hand painted patterns. The interior of the case has printed design of criss-crossing black and red lines.

Geographical reference

Japan

Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan

Person

PRM source Sylvia Platt

Date / Period

Date made: Early 20th Century , uncertain

Date collected

1930 - 1940

Acquisition information

Bequeathed: 12 November 2024

Materials and processes

Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material String, Material Cardboard Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Material Ink, Process Stitched, Process Glued, Process Painted, Process Printed, Process Tied

Dimensions

Length x Width 345 x 305 mm Case laid flat, Length x Width 220 x 115 mm Case folded up

Object numbers

Accession number: 2024.22.81.1 Other numbers: 100

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Purse