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Iron Purse from the World’s Fair

Bought in an antique Shop in Silverton, CO about 6 years ago. It is a tiny iron purse with mother of pearl on the front and back, inside is accordion pleated leather and a note tucked inside reading "Bought at Worlds Fair (Columbian Exposition) 1893 By Mary Hedberg Crowe."

Collection of Gloria Leonard

Details

Date: 1893

Materials: Iron & MOP

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

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