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Object Name
Purse
Object Number
1926-01-9
Description
Beaded purse. Body covered in beaded design. Woven on linen ground. Interior of purse lined with irridescent green silk which is ruffled around opening. Two loops of green silk cording on each side of opening. Beaded design divided into 3 distinct sections. Top has rust colored background with small blue flowers. Center has white background with large floral design. Bottom has green and yellow checkered design set on diagonal. Loops of blue beads along bottom of purse.
Comment
The purse belonged to the donor's mother Francis Bacon
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1845
Dimensions
9 1/2" long x 6 1/4" wide
Materials
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Purse