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A=Purse; B=Coin Purse. Purse (A) black wool felt envelope trimmed along edges with bands of white and gray felt with black topstitching. Wedges of white and gray bands on lower corners of flap; toggle closure - black felt toggle with white and gray felt loop; fully lined with tan linen. Inner pocket of tan linen. Coin purse (B) of same material and style; bands of white and gray felt with black topstitching under flap only. Wedge at lower left corner of flap; same toggle closure; lined with tan linen.
purses (ladies' accessories)
coin purses
felt (textile)
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.5978A-B
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5978AB
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