beaded purse

Terms

Purses
Muslin
Satin
Beads

Dimensions16.51 × 15.88 cm (6 1/2 × 6 1/4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. John O. Prescott

Object numberPER108A

DescriptionBeaded drawstring bag or purse. Strip of turqoise-green satin around lip. Body of bag entirely covered with beads, featuring large pink flowers and green leaves hovering over the scene of a small town (including church) against a light gray background. Fringe at bottom formed from small loops of clear beads over black thread. White ribbon drawstring. Lined with cream-color muslin.

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