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PURSE

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Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
HANDBAG
Date Range From
1930
Date Range To
1950
Materials
LEATHER, STEEL, BRASS
Catalogue Number
P19990035149
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2 images
Material Type
Artifact
Other Name
HANDBAG
Date Range From
1930
Date Range To
1950
Materials
LEATHER, STEEL, BRASS
No. Pieces
1
Height
1.3
Length
26.9
Width
16.4
Description
BLACK LEATHER, WITH SILVER METAL TRIM. BOTTOM OF BAG IS ROUNDED. LEATHER HAS A BUMPY TEXTURE. THE LEATHER IS TORN ON ONE SIDE OF THE BAG. THE TOP OF THE PURSE IS TRIMMED WITH SILVER METAL. THE METAL HAS A DESIGN IN RELIEF ON ONE SIDE. TWO LENGTHS OF CHAIN, JOINED TOGETHER AT THE TOP AND TO THE PURSE BY THREE BRASS RINGS. THE PURSE OPENS WITH A SCREW-LIKE DEVICE ON THE TOP OF THE BAG. INSIDE THE BAG IS DARK BROWN. "95" IS WRITTEN ON THE INSIDE WITH A BLACK FELT MARKER.
Subjects
PERSONAL GEAR
Historical Association
PERSONAL CARE
History
SEE P19990035001-GA FOR HISTORY.
Catalogue Number
P19990035149
Acquisition Date
2000-07
Collection
Museum
Images
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