Beaded Apron

A womens beaded apron, worn round the waist with a fibre rope. It is made from yellow, red, white, and blue, glass beaded latticework.

Further Information

  • Type: Costume, dress
  • Object: Beaded Apron
  • Materials: Glass, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Sherbro
  • Dimensions: 130mm [L] x 700mm [W]
  • Production Date: Pre 1875
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Augustus Wollaston Franks; J. E. Oakes
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.9583

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