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Miniature Egg-Shaped Purse

Description

Miniature egg-shaped brass purse with enamel.  Either for a child or a doll, it's only 1.75" across. Sometimes these eggs were fitting for a thimble or sewing tools. 

Collection of Arlene Rabin

Details

Date: 1900s

Materials: Metal

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

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