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1967

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2015

2025

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Purse (probably France)

This is a Purse. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is leather. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 x 10 x 2 cm (5 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (probably France); leather; H x W x D: 14 x 10 x 2 cm (5 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 13/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-44

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