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Unusual Round Covered Nantucket Basket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes
About the Item
- Creator:Jose Formoso Reyes (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Rattan,Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU137523357942
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