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Tin belt purse, painted red. Back piece has soldered loop to attach to belt. Curved edges at bottom of container. Angled lid w/ hinges and five holes in star formation on top.
purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
painting (coating)
pressing
tin (metal)
Tin
Pressed
Painted
PURSE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
3.625 x 3 x 1.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.1970
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