Beaded bag, possibly Great Britain or possibly France, ca. 1840. Canvas bag entirely covered in glass beads. Oval shaped, the beadwork divided into three horizontal sections; the top and bottom sections beaded with a red background and floral motifs in gr

Beaded bag, possibly Great Britain or possibly France, ca. 1840. Canvas bag entirely covered in glass beads. Oval shaped, the beadwork divided into three horizontal sections; the top and bottom sections beaded with a red background and floral motifs in green, blue, red, yellow, and gold. The larger middle area contains a scene depicting two large trees surrounding a blue architectural monument containing a flaming altar against a white background. The bag has an ornate gilt metal clasp and a handle of multicoloured, braided silk.  Canvas with glass beads, gilt metal and braided silk with silk taffeta lining.