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Long purse

(ENGLAND)
Long purse
 (c. 1850)

Medium
silk, silver beads

Measurements
39.0 × 6.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(England)

Inscription
monogram 'E.W'

Accession Number
D311-1974

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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