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Miser's purse

Miser's purse
 1860-1865

Medium
silk, steel (beads)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs H. Gregory, 1963
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, steel (beads)
Measurements
34.2 cm (length)
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Accession Number
577-D5
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs H. Gregory, 1963
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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