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ca. middle 19th century
GUSN-248338
Mother-of-pearl purse, with red leather edging, and a floral design on the front. The inside of the purse is made of pink cotton, and it contains three separate compartments for holding smaller belongings. There is a metal clasp to open and close the purse.
purses (ladies' accessories)
leather
cotton (textile)
metal
mother of pearl
Purse
Unknown
2 3/8 x 3/8 (WxD) (inches)
Gift of Katharine Richardson
2002.29.31
Probably United States
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