0.1 cm of object. - 1 sash : col. ; 3.3 x 102.8 x 0.1 cm
A sash. The sash has matching ends featuring tassels with loop ends. The body has a continuous curl pattern with small angular dashes along the edges. The two tassels are different but mirror the opposite end. The top tassel has an extended zig-zag design and the bottom tassel has a repetitive diamond design.
red, silver, gold, black
(A) Fig.1 - Missing Beads and Corrosion - Front top left tassel - no fringe - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Missing Beads - Front bottom left tassel fringe - approx. 17 brass beads - approx. 21 red beads - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Tension - Front right side - throughout - due to construction; Fig.4 - Previous repair - Back center - black thread - 3.3x0.5cm - due to attempted reattachment; Fig.5 - Missing Beads and Dirt - Back top right tassel - 8 red beads - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions; Fig.6 - Missing beads - Back top right tassel - 3 tassels - approx. 40 red beads - approx. 17 brass beads - due to handling and use; Fig.7 - Missing beads - Missing Beads - Back bottom right tassel - 4 tassels - approx. 40 red beads - approx/ 17 brass beads -due to handling and use (B) Fig.1 - Loose Beads - due to handling and use
assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box
acid-free tissue; archival box
