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Purse (France)

This is a Purse. It is dated 1820–40 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidery using satin, stem, knot and couching stitches on plain weave moiré. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961). It is credited Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21 x 21 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (France); silk; H x W: 21 x 21 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.); Gift of Richard C. Greenleaf; 1951-105-12

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