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Embroidered Denim Purse

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and Accessories

Date

1970s

GUSN

GUSN-259349

Description

Embroidered denim purse with adjustable strap; machine sewn, satchel-style with flap; white, blue, lavender and gray; concentric wavy line pattern embroidery on flap; white interior with small denium pocket; manufacturer's label on interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
denim
wool (textile)
cotton (textile)
thread
metal
embroidery (visual works)
machine sewing (technique)
geometric motifs
Denim
Embroidered
Purse

Inscription

"Totepoint/ by/ TONI TOTES of VERMONT, Inc./ So. Londonderry, Vermont 05155" (label)

Maker

Toni Totes of Vermont, Inc.

Dimensions

11 x 10 x 28 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. Edward S. Rogerson

Accession Number

2001.239

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Vermont (United States)
South Londonderry (Windham county, Vermont)

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