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Purse

This is a Purse . It is dated 1830–60 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, metal beads and its technique is beaded crochet. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Albert Blum. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.

  • Bag, Little Box
  • polyurethane embedded with polyester and polyamide metallic threads.
  • Courtesy of Luisa Cevese Riedizioni.
  • 88.2015.12

Its dimensions are

H x W: 12 x 5.1 cm (4 3/4 x 2 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse ; silk, metal beads; H x W: 12 x 5.1 cm (4 3/4 x 2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum; 1953-106-10

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