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Purse (Germany)
This is a Purse. It is dated mid-18th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is silk and metallic thread embroidery, foil strips, coiled gilt wire, and spangles on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in running, stem, satin, knotting, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation; faces painted. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
bequest of
Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).
It is credited Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 11.1 x 10.2 cm (4 3/8 x 4 in.)
Cite this object as
Purse (Germany); silk and metallic thread embroidery, foil strips, coiled gilt wire, and spangles on silk foundation; H x W: 11.1 x 10.2 cm (4 3/8 x 4 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-55-1
