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Object Name
Purse
Object Number
1955-01-50
Description
Woman's purse, white cotton, in four pieces made into square shape, cotton drawstring cord with tassels, Border along edges made of small pieces folded into traingles and sewn into hem forming a pinted edge effect. Crude white cotton embroidery on each side, one with two flowers and french knots above, the other with three flowers and leaves.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1825
Dimensions
8" L x 7" W
Materials
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