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Purse (France)

This is a Purse. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk and metal thread embroidery over paper on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in stem and knotting stitches and couching over paper on damask foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Frederick P. Victoria. It is credited Gift of Frederick P. Victoria.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11 x 9 cm (4 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (France); silk and metal thread embroidery over paper on silk foundation; H x W: 11 x 9 cm (4 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Gift of Frederick P. Victoria; 1942-65-1

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