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Miser's Purse (France)
This is a Miser's purse. It is dated 1810–30 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silk, metal beads and its technique is netting. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled One for the Money.
This object was
donated by
Mrs. Albert Blum.
It is credited Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.
Its dimensions are
L: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
Cite this object as
Miser's Purse (France); silk, metal beads; L: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum; 1953-106-70
