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Purse

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-65161

Description

Drawstring purse with an oval bottom; amber velvet with green. silk liner and multiple cords

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Virginia G. Collie

Accession Number

1972.492

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