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Woman's evening handbag
Woman's evening handbag

Woman's evening handbag

mid-20th century
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueColored metal beads, gilt metal frame, marcasite; silk satin lining
DimensionsOverall: 17.8 x 22.9 cm (7 x 9 in.)
Credit LineGift of Edith Alpers
Accession number2003.660
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift from donor's aunt, Eva Weinman; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003
Beadwork bag
first half of the 19th century
Bag
18th–19th century
Knitted and beaded drawstring bag
first half of the 19th century
Bag
1830–40
Beadwork bag
second quarter of the 19th century
Round bag
1840–60
"Miser's" purse
early 19th century
View: Front
1830–50