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Unger Bros.

Opera Purse or Handbag Frame

1894-1904

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Unger Bros.

Opera Purse or Handbag Frame

1894-1904

Physical Qualities Sterling silver, Width: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Saidie A. May
Object Number 1933.72.24
Ornately decorated with all-over pattern of scrolls, flowers, cupids

Markings: Inside frame: Unger Brothers mark - "Sterling Silver / 925 Fine" encircling and overlapping "U B"

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Unger Bros.

1871–1909

American, 1872 - 1910
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