From the 17th century bags were often closed with a silver clasp. At the middle was a hook, from which the bag could be hung on the waistband. This was later replaced by a chain. The motifs on the clasps indicate where they were made. Later these kinds of bags became part of regional dress.

Specifications
Title | bag frame |
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Material and technique | Brass |
Object type |
Bag frame
> Bag
> Container for personal use
> Jewelry and accessories
> Personal use
> Utensil
|
Location | This object is in storage |
Dimensions |
Height 9,8 cm Width 14,6 cm Depth 2 cm |
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Artists |
Yellow caster:
Anoniem
|
Accession number | F 7936 (KN&V) |
Credits | Gift Coll. Van Beuningen-de Vriese, 1990 |
Department | Applied Arts & Design |
Acquisition date | 1991 |
Creation date | in 1600-1800 |
Collector | Collector / Van Beuningen-de Vriese |
Internal exhibitions |
Hand Made - Long Live Craft (2013) |
Material | |
Object | |
Geographical origin | Unknown |