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Silk purse
Purse in knitted silk, tube-shaped with a slit down the side and a tassel of bullion and sequins at each end. The purse is closed by two gilt metal sliding rings. It probably belonged to Maria Ward and is part of the contents of Captain Mortlock's box.
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Object Details
| ID: | REL0102 |
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| Collection: | Relics |
| Type: | Purse |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Wolverine fl.1798 [HMS] |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| People: | Mortlock, Lewis; Ward, Maria |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 260 x 75 x 13 mm |