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1901

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1920

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2014

2025

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Purse (France)

This is a Purse. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is metal beads and its technique is frame beadwork. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer.

Its dimensions are

H x W (without strap): 12.1 x 16.2 cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/8 in.) H x W (with strap): 30.5 x 16.2 cm (12 x 6 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (France); metal beads; H x W (without strap): 12.1 x 16.2 cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/8 in.) H x W (with strap): 30.5 x 16.2 cm (12 x 6 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Edward Luckemeyer; 1920-21-1-a

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