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Purse
Object/Artifact
Beaded purse with partial lining made of maroon and gold cotton print. Long and narrow. Blue and gold plied drawstring. Floral design. Opal, clear red, dark green, turquoise, blue, grey, sky blue, dark yellow, black, pink, and white beads. Apparently cut down from a standard size.
G86.047
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1835