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Purse

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

GUSN

GUSN-224755

Description

Purse with embroidered bird and Asian motifs. Double round cream-colored handles and charms hanging from top include small carved elephant, fan, gem and purple tassels. Multi-colored with gold, blue, pink, and purple decoration. Embroidered bird in center is white with blue flecks and pink beak and feet. Lining is light blue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
embroidery (visual works)
Purse

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13.5 x 11 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.2770

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