Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: beaded, royal blue
Object Number:
INV.11308
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 16.5 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Blue crocheted cotton purse (coin purse) with metal beadwork, slightly curved, studded snap fastener, curved bottom with beadwork tassel, beadwork design is of floral motif resembling stemmed rosebuds with a leaf on each side, flame pattern around bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.