Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
Date:
1773-1809
Object Number:
1867.298
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Change purse w/4 compartments
Object Number:
INV.11406
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 10.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown leather coin purse with metal frame and clasp closure, inside is lined with red leather and has four compartments, one of which has a metal frame and clasp.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
