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Aker or tassel of white glass beads, strung on threads
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Aker or decorative tassel, made of white glass beads, strung on threads. The aker is built up from three strands with each three bells formed from these bead threads. The aker is sewn onto long cords (round flat binding), for closing a shirt.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineAker of kwast van witte glazen kralen, geregen op draden. 1625 - 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.