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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
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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