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Circular purse
Object Number 991-10-60/14552
Display Title Circular purse
Descriptions
Object Description Off-white circular purse with gold brocaded floral pattern and white satin tassel with metallic threads and large "pearl"; metallic knots on either side of pearl; reverse side of purse has bound-edge opening and cord handle/closure
Inventory Description Bag, circular, silk, woven floral design, large beaded tassel, soiled
Classification
  • Bag
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1930 ca.
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Silk, Metal thread, Bead, Satin, Gold thread, Pearl
Dimensions Overall: 18.5 x 20 x 1.9 cm (7 5/16 x 7 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-10-60/14552
Provenance
Collector Eleanor Coffin Anderson (1885-1889)
Donor Eleanor Dickinson (8/23/91)

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