Title
Bed ornament
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Straits Settlements
Dimension
Object size: H:45.2 x W:17.5 cm
Accession No.
T-0652
Collection of
This embroidered bed hanging has coloured glass beadwork in floral design with two long glass bead tassels attached at lower edge. Ornamental bed hangings such these along with other auspicious symbols and decorations were part of the ensemble that adorned the traditional Peranakan wedding bed.
