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Purse (USA), early 19th century

This is a Purse. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is wool embroidery on linen canvas and its technique is counted embroidery (bargello). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Pauline Riggs Noyes Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.2 x 12.7 cm (6 3/8 x 5 in.)

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Purse (USA), early 19th century; wool embroidery on linen canvas; H x W: 16.2 x 12.7 cm (6 3/8 x 5 in.); Museum purchase from Pauline Riggs Noyes Fund; 1954-160-1

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