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Keepsake in the Form of a Purse

A work made of silver gilt, glass, and braided hair.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver gilt, glass, and braided hair.

Date:

c. 1850

Artist:

Possibly England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Title

Keepsake in the Form of a Purse

Place

England (Object made in)

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1845–1855

Medium

Silver gilt, glass, and braided hair

Dimensions

1 × 1.2 cm (3/8 × 7/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Anna Mantel Fishbein

Reference Number

1975.1000

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