0.3 cm of object. - 1 collar : col. ; 42 x 7 x 0.3 cm
Box 008 is over-sized.
A small beaded collar. The front is completely beaded leaving only 3 mm of edge space for a satin trim to be wrapped over the edge. The edge trim was a blue satin textile. The base textile which was used for the front and back is a beige satin textile with a checkered texture. The beaded design consists of the right side reflecting the left on a white background. There are British North America flags on either end with various flowers leading to the center. There is a 3 row beaded border around the edge of the design.
white, red, blue, green, indigo, translucent, beige
Fig.1 - Frayed Edging - Lower front center - due to unfinished textile edges no longer covered by trim; Fig.2 - Loose Threads - Lower front center - due to unfinished textile edges no longer covered by trim; Fig.3 - Missing Trim Textile - Back top right corner edge - due to use, wear and breakdown of unstable textile; Fig.4 - Loose Textile - Back center - due to use and manipulation over time; Fig.5 - Repair Stitching - Top back left corner - due to unfinished textile edges no longer covered by trim and need to secure surface to base;
assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box;
acid-free tissue; archival box
