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1908

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2006

2025

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Purse

This is a Purse. We acquired it in 1908. Its medium is mother-of-pearl, silver inlay, green textile. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Katherine Strong Welman. It is credited Bequest of Katherine Strong Welman.

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Purse; mother-of-pearl, silver inlay, green textile; Bequest of Katherine Strong Welman; 1908-23-16-a,b

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