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Purse (55.20)

Unknown Artist

This beaded purse is organized into two horizontal panels or bands with different design motifs. The top band has pastoral designs, featuring a shepherd, a dog, a cow, and a sheep surrounded by trees. The bottom band features floral designs framed by a top sawtooth border in white and a solid green border on the bottom. The lining is green silk, which is in poor condition.

Place Made United States

Mid 19th Century
5.8 x 7.5in
55.20
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024

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