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Purse (France), early 19th century
Flat envelope-shaped case, probably for letters. Embroidered in colored silks and metal thread. Border of flowers. On flap, “Souvenir D’Amitie” in gold. On back, initials “M.M.” in gold. Bound in…
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Purse (France), 1820–40
Ladies’ bag of white moiré silk embroidered in colored silks. Shape is five-sided, flat, with a scalloped top. Borders of flower wreaths. Embroidered on one side with a greyhound and…
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Purse (USA), 19th century
Small bag embroidered solidly on coarse canvas in wool in Hungarian or “Flame” stitch in two browns, two blues, rust red and white. Edged with blue cord and finished with…
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Purse (Greece), 1920s
Flat square purse with top snap opening and gilded metal chain for carrying, beige satin lining and fittings. Made from the sleeve of a peasant woman’s blouse of the 19th…
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Purse (Japan), ca. 1900
White satin purse in the form of a butterfly, embroidered with butterfly markings in white silk floss and silver thread. Plaited silk cord with tassels. Lined with white silk. Made…
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