Purse

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Purse

Vinje, Oscar W

Stone, Ole

United States, Army, Infantry, 23rd, Company K

Created: not later than 1919

A purse made of canvas and decorated with blue, purple, and green knitted design on front, painted beads near opening, and stained wooden handles with with etched design. Made as an occupational therapy project by Ole Stone of Sedan, Minnesota, and Oscar J. Vinje of Gardner, North Dakota, while both were at the United States 29th General Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stone was a member of the United States Army 23rd Infantry, Company K.

U.S. General Hospital #29

World War I

World War, 1914-1918--Veterans.

Handicraft--Therapeutic use.

Arts & Crafts.Handicrafts

Clothing.Women's Accessories.Purses.Undated

purse (ladies' accessory)

Minnesota Digital Library

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