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Purse (England), 17th century

This is a Purse. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1929. Its medium is silk embroidery on silk and metallic foundation, metal frame and its technique is embroidered in satin, knotting, and long and short stitch on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W: 9.5 x 7.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (England), 17th century; silk embroidery on silk and metallic foundation, metal frame; H x W: 9.5 x 7.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1929-20-23

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