Sash, Ceinture Fleche

Sash, Ceinture Fleche

Sash, Ceinture Fleche

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Introduction

This relative, a ceinture fleche or sash, is composed of two and three-ply wool that forms a v-shaped or arrowhead pattern. This sash is also ornamented with several sizes of large and medium white glass beads. Although the origins of this relative are not certain, it is believed to have been made in the early to mid-19th century.

This relative currently resides in the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded
Maker role: Artist
Date Made or Date Range: 1800s-1850s
Materials

two and three-ply wool, several sizes of large and medium white glass beads

Motifs and Patterns

v-shaped or arrowhead pattern

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

This information was informed by GRASAC notes collected during a research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 22, 2010.

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1901.514
GKS Reference Number: 27186
How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Sash, Ceinture Fleche. GRASAC ID 27186. National Museum of Ireland Collection, 1901.514.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on November 30, 2024. It was informed by notes and photographs collected during a GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 22, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Ruth Phillips, Crystal Migwans, and Nikolaus Stolle, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy and Emma Crosby.

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