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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Purse
Object Number
1977-13-1
Description
Purse is divided into two sections - the top half is composed of black silk. The top is gathered and there is a black silk drawstring through the top to close the purse and act as a handle. The bottom half of the purse is composed of a heavily beaded design. Large floral blooms in shades of pink, orange, cream and blue. The beads are done in four distinct panels creating pronounced sides to the body of the purse. There are gathered loops of beaded fringe at the bottom of the purse. Interior lined with orange silk.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1875-1900
Dimensions
14" long
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