Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
1941.26
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 17.5 x 11.1 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on top of clasp: "BREVETE"
Description:
Red leather purse with rounded bottom corners, brass framed clasp fastener across the top, a brass chain strap, one side is machine embroidered in white, yellow and green silk floss a floral and leaf design; there is one compartment inside.
Gallery Label:
This purse belonged to Elizabeth Francis Reboul.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
