White glazed linen ground printed with 18th century pastoral scene with figures in blue, pink, and brown; large square with rounded lower corners; cevered metal frame; double self handles; self buttonhole tab (button missing); lined with bright blue polished cotton with pocket on side.
purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
cotton (textile)
glazing (coating)
linen (material)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse
Written in ink on tag tied to handle: ""Akers""
Unknown
Gift of Weston Historical Society
1993.345
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