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1985.70.54 - drawstring purse

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Object Typepurse

Item Details

Object Typepurse
Accession Number 1985.70.54 Title drawstring purse Category Personal Gear Object Type purse Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; woven, satin; woven, plain rib, grosgrain; painted Measurements overall: 29.5 x 15.5 cm Description
Pouch purse sewn in five sections. Each section has a diagonal strip of black grosgrain ribbon sewn on. Each picec of grosgrain is painted with flowers in various colours. Tassel at bottom where sections meet. …
Pouch purse sewn in five sections. Each section has a diagonal strip of black grosgrain ribbon sewn on. Each picec of grosgrain is painted with flowers in various colours. Tassel at bottom where sections meet. Black lining. Fine grosgrain drawstring.
Credit Line Donated by Mrs. (Betty) Elizabeth Mullen

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"1985.70.54 - drawstring purse, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-39025. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.