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Medieval European Beadwork Illuminated: Historical Research by Jen Funk Segrest
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17th Century: “IN HOP ME HART DOTH REST” sweetbag 1625-1650
17th Century: “TH GUIFT OF A FRIEND 1623” sweetbag
17th Century: “AN KILLAM PURS 1627” sweetbag
16th Century: portrait reproduction of Vlad Dracula
17th Century: “GIFT OF A FREND 1632” sweetbag
17th Century: “I PRAY GOD TO B MY GUIDE 1634” sweetbag
17th Century: beaded silk purse
17th Century: Portrait of a lady with an elaborate jewelled headdress
17th Century: “HERE IT IS HIT OR MISS 1628” sweetbag
17th Century: “HEARE ET IS HIT OR MISS”, first half 16th
15th Century: Portrait