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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1930

  • Work on this object ended.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

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Purse (France), 1910–30

This is a Purse. It is dated 1910–30 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is cotton, glass beads and its technique is embroidered with beads on machine-made net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 33 x 17.8 cm (13 x 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (France), 1910–30; cotton, glass beads; H x W: 33 x 17.8 cm (13 x 7 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-45

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