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1931

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Purse Frame Purse Frame

This is a purse frame. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 1 × 8.7 × 4 cm (3/8 × 3 7/16 × 1 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On top edge of the frame: [1] Shield [?], impressed [2] “Y”, impressed [3] "LVK" [?], impressed

Cite this object as

Purse Frame Purse Frame; silver; H x W x D: 1 × 8.7 × 4 cm (3/8 × 3 7/16 × 1 9/16 in.); 1931-47-31

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