beaded purse

Date1850-1900

Terms

Purses
Satin
Thread
Beads

Dimensions17.78 × 22.86 cm (7 × 9 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Rich Dinsmore (2005)

Object number2006.7.2

DescriptionTan micro beaded purse with same design on front and back. Florals of pink, white, red, orange, yellow, light green, and dark green at top and bottom. Heart-shaped floral in center with pink, blue, and yellow flowers. Light blue dancing man forms top part of the heart. He wears a red hat and shirt and blue pants. Purse has a tapered sack shape with inch wide tan satin drawstring ruffle at top and matching satin drawstrings on each side. Satin top is part of interior lining, which is not secured to the beadwork except at the top edge. A multi-colored beaded tassle hangs from a ball at the bottom. One strand has come partially unstitched and hangs longer than the others. There do not appear to be missing beads. No visible damage.

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