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Purse

Date1800 - 1899
Terms
  • Purses
  • Brass
  • Cotton
  • Wool Fiber
  • England
  • United States
Dimensions30.46 × 30.46 × 2.54 cm (12 × 12 × 1 in.)
Object number1994.20
DescriptionA purse or handbag made of wool, possibly cut from carpeting or berlin work. The carpet features a red, brown and tan foliate motif. The bag features a small flap closure at the top and part of a brass lock. The interior is lined with with blue and white cotton fabric. W
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
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