purse

DateLate 1900s

Terms

Purses
Moleskin
Velvet
Silk Fiber
Beads

Dimensions25.4 × 24.13 cm (10 × 9 1/2 in.)

Credit LineGift of Shirley Smith (Mrs. Steven)

Object numberCOS84.97

DescriptionPurse made of gray velvet (moleskin) and adorned with silver bead design. Small beads dot the surface throughout, while others are gathered into small loops that hang off the sides and bottom of the bag. The bag gathers at the top by means of a gray cord drawstring. The interior is lined with pink silk, torn in many places.

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