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Description: | Ornamental mirror to hang from a woman's belt. Glass mirror on one side. On the other side there is a small painting of a female figure which is covered with glass and encased in a fabric frame. The frame has a ribbon border and stiffened silk in the shape of a flower head with two green leaves applied to the top and bottom of the frame. The upper floral applique is topped with a small compass. Three silk thread tassels in green and red are joined by an endless knot, hanging down from the bottom of the frame.
caption: General view of object no. nn12515. | Publisher: | http://www.horniman.ac.uk/ | Rights holder: | Horniman Museum and Gardens | Subjects: | silk bead Jewellery thread ribbon glass dress ornaments mirrors (toilet articles) Health and Healing | Source: | Horniman Museum | Identifier: | oai:oai.horniman.ac.uk:object-56145 | Go to resource |
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