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Woman's purse
American
early 20th century
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk, brass frame
Dimensions
Height x width: 12.7 x 11.4 cm (5 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan G. Kohn in honor of Rosina Weiler Kohn and in loving memory of Harry Kohn, Jr.
Accession Number2007.769
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionRound petit point embroidered purse, gold metal frame with hanging basket charm, gold metal chain, pink silk plain weave lining. Purse contains a small pink silk change purse and a small mirror, tarnished.
ProvenanceInherited from his mother, Rosina Weiler Kohn, who inherited from her mother, Blanche Weiler, of Hartford City, Indiana by Harry Kohn, Jr. Ms. Weiler's daughter, Rosina Weiler Kohn, was born in Hartford City, Indiana and the family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1903; Gift of Susan G. and Harry Kohn, Jr. to the MFA, September 19, 2007