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1959

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Purse

This is a Purse. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk, metal and its technique is looping. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Irwin Untermyer.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (without tassels): 9.5 x 12.7 x 4.4 cm (3 3/4 x 5 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Purse; silk, metal; H x W x D (without tassels): 9.5 x 12.7 x 4.4 cm (3 3/4 x 5 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Irwin Untermyer; 1959-170-10

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