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1957

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Purse (Germany), 1821

This is a Purse. It is dated 1821 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is linen, silk, glass and ceramic beads, metal findings and its technique is embroidered with beads. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper. It is credited Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (without handle): 26.7 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm (10 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.) H x W x D (with handle): 40.6 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm (16 in. x 9 1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in.)

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Purse (Germany), 1821; linen, silk, glass and ceramic beads, metal findings; H x W x D (without handle): 26.7 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm (10 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.) H x W x D (with handle): 40.6 x 24.1 x 3.8 cm (16 in. x 9 1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in.); Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper; 1957-180-4

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