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Doll Purse
Object/Artifact
Miniature beaded reticule with remains of gold silk lining, silk tape ties. Single rose with buds on each side, beaded knob at rounded base. About 1” long! Note folded up inside. Transparent opalescent ground; transparent red and emerald green; translucent turquoise, apple green, mint green, rose, pale pink; opaque sky blue. Inked note inside: Dearest Love for Irene from Mary
G2004.025
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1825 - 1835
reticule
minature
doll accessory
beaded