Miser's purse
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Miser's purse

TitleMiser's purse
Date1815–40 19th century
MediumMedium: silk, metal beads Technique: metal beads sewn to white silk machine-made net using running stitch.
Classificationcostume & accessories
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Albert Blum
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Historical scientific diagrams

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