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1950

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2019

2025

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Purse

This is a Purse. It was made by Unknown. It is dated 19th–mid- 20th century and we acquired it in 2019. Its medium is cotton, silk, suede. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Andrew van Styn. It is credited Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 15.2 × 23.3 cm (6 in. × 9 3/16 in.) H x W (b, w/o cord): 8.3 × 10.3 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse; Made by Unknown; cotton, silk, suede; H x W (a): 15.2 × 23.3 cm (6 in. × 9 3/16 in.) H x W (b, w/o cord): 8.3 × 10.3 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/16 in.); Gift of Andrew Van Styn from the estate of Don Magner; 2019-28-38-a,b

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