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Purse

Collection ID: 
A535
Collection: 
Ethnography

Round purse made from hide, decorated with hand embroidery. Green, blue and gold colours in a floiage and flower design. Lined with light green fabric and fur trimmed. Purple faded ribbon attached to the back. Brought home by Tom Rae who was brother of John Rae.


Physical attributes

Dimensions
Width125mm
Material
Hide

Production

Technique
Embroidery
Date (general)19th century
PlaceCanada

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