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White silk over paper; drawstring coin purse; embroidered with scenic landscape in gold wrapped thread, light and dark blue, red, and green silk. Blue silk cord drawstring with multicolored tassels with rings; tan linen lining.
purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
embroidering
linen (material)
paper (fiber product)
silk (textile)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1969.6112
Unknown
China
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5416
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