Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
1942.464a-c
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 24.8 x 4.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Multi-colored crocheted cotton purse (miser's bag) with a slit in the center cinched by two metal rings, the purse has a pattern of different colored stripes encircling it, both ends are cinched closed, one end has a beadwork tassel; originally both ends had tassels but one is missing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen Constant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
