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Miniature Evening Purse

c. 1890/1900
Gold, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and diamonds
7.3 × 1.8 cm (2.9 × 0.7 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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