purse

Date1900s

Terms

Purses
Metal

Dimensions13.97 × 12.7 cm (5 1/2 × 5 in.)

Credit LineGift of Miss Sally Bartlett

Object numberCOS64.93

DescriptionPurse or bag. The purse is made of a silver colored metal mesh with a silver frame clasp top and a chain strap. The bottom edge of the purse is embellished with 5 small silver balls. The clasp is rectangular in shape with a ball clasp. Inscribed along the interior edge of the frame is "GERMAN SILVER". The interior of the bag was originally lined with fabric, now missing, with only fragments visible along the edges of the frame.

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