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1910

  • Work on this object began.

1912

  • Work on this object ended.

1997

  • We acquired this object.

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Purse (Belgium)

This is a Purse. It was designed by Eleanor Mabel Sarton. It is dated 1910–12 and we acquired it in 1997. Its technique is embroidered in chain stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Eleanor May Sarton. It is credited Gift of The Sarton Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 24.1 x 29.2 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (Belgium); Designed by Eleanor Mabel Sarton (English, 1878–1950); H x W: 24.1 x 29.2 cm (9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.); Gift of The Sarton Fund; 1997-24-2

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