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1944

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2025

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Purse

This is a Purse. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is silk, copper beads and its technique is embroidered on satin foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Harley Lord Stowell. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Harley Lord Stowell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Purse; silk, copper beads; H x W: 20 x 20 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Harley Lord Stowell; 1944-57-2

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18571813/ |title=Purse |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=24 October 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>