Long purse

Long purse
 (c. 1850)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, silver beads
Measurements
39.0 × 6.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
monogram 'E.W'
Accession Number
D311-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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