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purse, silver

human history
  • Other Name

    Silver-metal chain purse (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Silver-metal coloured chain purse, with solid metal bangle to fit on the wrist. An engraved element slides down the strap to close the purse. Decorated with two hollow silver metal balls and has decorative zig-zag edging with beading. The purse likely dates from the 1920s. Hallmarks are imprinted on the ring.

  • Place
    [China]
  • Accession Number
    2017.95.2
  • Accession Date
    12 Oct 2017
  • Department

    History

    Social History

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