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"Miser's" purse

early 19th century
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk knotted net with gilt metal beads, enameled and gilt metal rings, gilt metal ornaments
Dimensions18.3 x 4.1 x 2.1 cm (7 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Accession number41.865
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 1941, Collection of Mrs. Edward N. Herzog; 1941, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 11, 1941)
early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century
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early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century
early 19th century