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Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

GUSN

GUSN-172018

Description

Cylindrical bag, beaded rose-colored background, scattered multi-colored flowers; central motif is a building with a tower, flanked by two trees wtih sun overhead. Two patterned silver bangles as handles. Lined pink warp-printed silk.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
silver (metal)
silk (textile)
beads (pierced objects)
Purse

Inscription

"NSW to / SN 1919"

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.1412

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