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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1920

  • Work on this object ended.

1949

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2014

2025

  • You found it!

Purse (France), 1910–20

This is a Purse. It is dated 1910–20 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is silk, metal, glass beads and its technique is frame beadwork. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mabel Choate. It is credited Gift of Mabel Choate.

Its dimensions are

H x W (without chain): 26.7 x 18.1 cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (France), 1910–20; silk, metal, glass beads; H x W (without chain): 26.7 x 18.1 cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.); Gift of Mabel Choate; 1949-50-4

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