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C. 1965 Shoshone (Fort Hall) beaded zipper purse.  The purse is in a rectangular shape, measuring 9.5" x 7.75" x 2" not including the beaded strap & chain handle.  The handle has a drop of 13" to the top of the purse.  Same design on both sides.   Construction is 3 basic pieces, with beaded leather front & back & leather strip insert that joins the halves together.  The tooled leather insert bears the name of "Ernstine" on the bottom.  Courtesy of private collection.

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