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Purse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green crocheted purse by artist Purse. The purse is rectangular with a folded top and a fringed bottom. It has a crocheted texture with visible holes throughout, and a decorative floral pattern in brown thread at the bottom. A small white tag is attached to the center of the floral pattern. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
silk, metal
Culture
American
Dimensions
299 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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