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Purse (France), 19th century

This is a Purse. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is silk, steel beads and its technique is knotted net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt and Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 13.3 x 16.5 cm (5 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)

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Purse (France), 19th century; silk, steel beads; H x W: 13.3 x 16.5 cm (5 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1925-2-347

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