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Art Nouveau Purse

C.1910, Art Nouveau leather and velvet purse. The leather was decorated with pyrography (burning a design into leather).  A rare technique used on an antique purse.  France.

Collection of Paula Higgins

Details

Date: 1910s

Materials: Leather, Velvet

Provenance/Origin: France

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

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