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1946

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Hand Bag (Italy)

This is a Hand bag. It is dated 1900–1946 and we acquired it in 1946. Its medium is linen, mercerized cotton and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 30 x 19.5 cm (11 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hand Bag (Italy); linen, mercerized cotton; H x W: 30 x 19.5 cm (11 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.); 1946-40-5

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