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1945

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Bag (USA)

This is a Bag. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is glass beads, silk, metal and its technique is beaded knitting. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23 x 14 cm (9 1/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (USA); glass beads, silk, metal; H x W: 23 x 14 cm (9 1/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson; 1945-54-23

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