Museum Collections
Luce Center
Change purse: crochet
Object Number:
1941.399
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Silk, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Crocheted olive green silk coin purse with slightly curved silver snap fastener, and small metal ring in the center of the handle; bag has slightly rounded corners at the bottom.
Gallery Label:
This coin purse belonged to Abraham Van Nest (1777-1864).
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah H. Van Nest
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.