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Miser purse

Dateup to 1925
MediumTextile, glass beads
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Herbert K. Alexander in memory of Grace Simone Alexander
Object number1993.10.5
DescriptionLoomed beads, red background with heart design in yellow, blue, maroon and white. Both ends the same. Looped tassel with 3 blue and 2 red twisted loops. Two gold rings. Lined in black rayon print.
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