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Purse

Object Name:
Purse
Object ID:
1996.028.57
Date:
1830-1860
Description:
Reticule. Berlin work, wool on net. Blue with red and green floral decoration. Contained musket balls and flints (1996.028.58-60).
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
H-4 Dia-4.4 inches
Provenance:
Owned by Jennie Demeritt. She gave it to Winifred L. Goss in 1930. From the Demeritt / Goss House in Madbury, NH, containing items from the Demeritt, Goss, and Woodworth families.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lane W. Goss and Georgia Goss Drew
Subjects:
Purses
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