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Purse

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1910

GUSN

GUSN-6745

Description

Square, cream silk crepe purse (see matching evening coat # .1) embroidered with cream silk peony, floral spray and scrolling border; two cream silk tassels; lined with cream china silk; padded interlining; row of small bows at opening.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
crepe (textile)
embroidering
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Women's personal gear
Silk
Crepe
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Flower
Purse

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1990.304.2

Related Items

Title Evening Coat Accession Number 1990.304.1

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