purse

DateLate 1800s

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Purses
Silk Fiber
Japan

Dimensions13.97 × 20.96 cm (5 1/2 × 8 1/4 in.)

MarkingsLabel attached to handle. On one side, "The Mikayo Hotel. Kyota, Japan." On the other: in ink, "Mrs. Emerson"; on a small sticker, "No. 51 / Made in Japan".

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. David Emerson

Object numberCOS86.48

DescriptionPurse with printed silk floral design. Rectangular in shape, flimsy and lightweight. Red, blue, green, and gold flowers on natural beige background. Silk handle. Flap closes by attaching two loops to two silk-covered buttons on purse's body. Machine stitched. Attached to the handle by means of a pink and white string is a red label from the Miyako Hotel in Kyoto, Japan. In ink on reverse of label are the words "Mrs. Emerson" above a small sticker reading, "No. 51 / Made in Japan".

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