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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

2007

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2025

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Purse (England)

This is a Purse. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is beads, silk and its technique is embroidery with beads. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (with handle): 43.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm (17 x 6 x 1 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse (England); beads, silk; H x W x D (with handle): 43.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm (17 x 6 x 1 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-135-39

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