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Asian Art
Purse
early 20th century
Indigo dyed cotton, silk embroidery on velvet, cotton quilted padding
25 3/4 × 22 in. (65.41 × 55.88 cm)
Ann B. Goodman Collection, Gift of Ann B. Goodman
2015.125.90
Geography:
Made in China
Culture:
Chinese, Nuosu Yi
Period:
20th century
Classification:
Apparel/Costume
Provenance:
Acquired in 2010 from Susan Conway Asian Ethnic Artifacts (404-377-7210).
Bibliography:
“Acquisitions July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016,” https://artgallery.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Pub_Bull_acquisitions_2016.pdf (accessed December 1, 2016).
Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of such records is ongoing.
