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Purse

Object Name:
Purse
Object ID:
1977.034.05
Creator:
Osborne, MarthaFiber Artist
Date:
1770-1793
Description:
Purse, man's. Canvas with wool flamestitch embroidery. Bound and tied with woolen twill tape. "PO" embroidered on green wool lining. Labeled "Worked by Patty (Martha) Osborne who was born 1754, died 1793. Martha Osborne Barrett."
Material:
Textile
Canvas
Wool
Dimensions:
H-4 W-7.6 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles L. and Jane Kaufmann
Subjects:
Purses, Wallets, Embroidery
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