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Date1960
Terms
  • Purses
  • Brass
  • Grosgrain
  • Leather
Dimensions30.48 × 58.42 cm (12 × 23 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Margaret ("Maggie") Lincoln (1988)
Object numberCOS88.40
DescriptionA black patent, feedbag-style (rounded bottom) purse with brass trim and a black, patent leather strap attached to the bag with swivel hooks. The interior is lined with black silk faille or gosgrain and features a single zippered pocket. The purse buttons closed at the top.

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