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Title
1850s purse
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Brown satchel-style velvet purse with braided handles and gold bullion tassels along bottom. Purse is dated as pre-Civil War. Snap enclosures and fabric lining with pocket. Metal snap enclosures are stamped with "made by AMCO"- snaps may be modern. Front of purse is embroidered with gold and brown floral designs.
Type
image
Identifier
D73ED325-8C71-4D0C-A6D3-276440767757
72-3292
Subject
Fashion (LCSH)
Purses
Nineteenth century (LCSH)

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