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Hearst Museum object titled Purse, accession number 9-23423, described as Purse. Divided into two pockets with red fabric. Bright, high contrast cross stitched bands of patterns separated by bands of embroidery on linen. Reverse black linen. Bands of white, red, and blue applique across top. Zipper closer. Top lined with cord that extends to become strap.
Hearst Museum object titled Purse, accession number 9-21647, described as Purse; Imperial Era. H=40.6cm, W=25.4cm; Oval shape (folds to half oval). Red silk ground w/ pink emborodered peony, blue/green leaves and other flowers in white, purple and pink. some detail of flowers done in forbidden stitch. Edge decorated w/ fine woven tape plus black bias tape. Inner front is green silk bordered by 2 different finely woven tapes . Lining is pink cotton and has been cut at the bottom [to hide coins under lining]. Front and back are joined by black cloth [cottton or linen] that is decorated w/ 15 finely done endless knots of couched metalic thread.

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