Marlborough Museum Collection of Textiles
Purse

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Record 16/334
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Collection MHS (unaccessioned) Textiles
Description This handbag is in excellent condition, though the extensive dying has faded completely on the outside. Handbag is in two pieces, the lid slides off on the handle. One flat weave handle which reaches from corner ends of lower purse. Lower purse exterior shows signs of the purple dye as does the inside of the lid. It has a flat weave natural coloured insert. The body of the purse has an intricate patterning - fish and stars within diamonds and triangles. There is a traditional woven edging on the top and the bottom of the bag.
Object ID 0000.600.0017
Object Name Purse
Other # T4230
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Last modified on: December 19, 2014