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Sarah Ellen David Peirce, designer

purse, ca. 1900

Description

Maker

  • Sarah Ellen David Peirce, 1856-1941, American, designer

Title

purse

Year

ca. 1900

Medium

cotton; silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • cotton,
  • silk

Techniques

  • plain weave,
  • crochet,
  • crocheted

Dimensions

26.7 cm (10 1/2 inches) (length) including bottom baubles

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Judy Singsen in memory of Margaret Peirce McKee

Object Number

2006.84.1

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