purse

Dateca. 1850

Terms

Purses
Metal
Silk Fiber
Thread
United States

Dimensions11.43 × 20.32 cm (4 1/2 × 8 in.)

MarkingsLabel: "Bead purse belonging to Lucy Clark Tarbell in 1850".

Credit LineGift of Miss Mary E. Tarbell (1944)

Object numberPER749

DescriptionPurse or bag. The purse is composed of a beaded body attached to a hinged, metal frame. The body features brown silk thread crochet, with steel colored beads. The bottom and sides of the purse are also embellished with beaded fringe and tassels. The frame is metal (steel?) with a button clasp and chain strap.

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