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Handbag

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-29111

Description

"Theorem" painted velvet drawstring purse embellished with two lozenges of birchbark embroidered with moosehair surrounded by painted floral vines. The bottom hem of the purse is decorated with three small tassels.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
velvet (fabric weave)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.432

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