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 |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Silver |
| Object type |
Bag frame
> Bag
> Container for personal use
> Jewelry and accessories
> Personal use
> Utensil
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 17 cm Depth 3 cm Height 23 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Silversmith:
Anoniem
|
| Accession number | MBZ 506 (KN&V) |
| Credits | Purchased 2008 |
| Department | Applied Arts & Design |
| Acquisition date | 2008 |
| Creation date | in 1809 |
| Internal exhibitions |
Hand Made - Long Live Craft (2013) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Place of manufacture | Leiden > South Holland > The Netherlands > Western Europe > Europe |
