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Reticule
Object/Artifact
Flat rectangular draw string reticule. Fine white cotton hand knit with fine green glass beads. Design of vine bearing shamrocks forming border on sides and bottoms with rows of individual shamrocks filling the field, shawl-fashion. Plied cotton string for drawstring, in casing formed by top of fabric folded over and stitched down.
G97.108
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825 - 1850
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
Reticule
Purse
Beaded
Shamrock
Irish
Green
6 in
7-1/2 in
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