On View
Not on viewbeaded purse
Date1800s
Terms
- Purses
- Linen
- Kid
- Ribbon
Dimensions15.24 × 22.86 cm (6 × 9 in.)
Object numberPER1114
DescriptionBeaded drawstring bag. Body of the purse is covered entirely with beads: gold pattern of stars and waves against a black background. Black beaded fringe at base. Black linen (much faded on exterior) above drawstring lip. White kid lining, discolored. Black drawstrings have been pulled loose and now reside in bag itself.
Previous note in Rediscovery reads: '"Contains 2 white linen handkerchiefs one marked Mary D. Stone, no. PER1156.1" (hankies not in bag as of 1983).' Handkerchiefs not present in 2017.
Previous note in Rediscovery reads: '"Contains 2 white linen handkerchiefs one marked Mary D. Stone, no. PER1156.1" (hankies not in bag as of 1983).' Handkerchiefs not present in 2017.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
Object number: PER108A
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Object number: PER108B
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