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1920

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Purse (Italy)

This is a Purse. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered on satin foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27 x 15 cm (10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (Italy); silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 27 x 15 cm (10 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.); 1920-35-1

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