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Small purple velvet purse with metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior is divided by metal filigree plate. One side of interior has four purple fabric pockets stamped in gold "Billets de Banque / Or / Argent / Divers". The other side has unmarked purple fabric pockets and attached (baleen?) writing tablet and pencil.
coin purses
wallets
velvet (fabric weave)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Purse, Change
"
Brevete (Manufacturer)
Gift of Charles E. Deane, Ruthven Deane, and Miss Mary Deane Dexter
1932.691
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