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1959

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2015

2025

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Purse

This is a Purse. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is silk, metal and its technique is needle knotting (bebilla). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 10 x 9cm (3 15/16 x 3 9/16in.)

Cite this object as

Purse; silk, metal; H x W: 10 x 9cm (3 15/16 x 3 9/16in.); 1959-170-11

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