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Purse Frame Purse Frame

This is a purse frame. It is dated 1809–1819 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 5.7 x 9 x 1 cm (2 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On interior frame of handle: [1] “P.S” makers mark [2] Roster facing left with number 2 in octagon, impressed (standard mark, French, 1809–1819)

Cite this object as

Purse Frame Purse Frame; silver; H x W x D: 5.7 x 9 x 1 cm (2 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 in.); 1931-47-30

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