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Black silk moire; embroidered with black silk and cotton; small rectangular clutch purse; double rounded flap closure (snap is missing) bound with black silk tape. Outer flap, corners and back embroidered with flowers and floral bouquets with bows; lined with white satin; eight pockets; change pocket has silver hardware closure.
purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
embroidering
moiré
satin
silk (textile)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.7099
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