Purse

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-23454

Description

Beaded purse w/ silver clasp and chained mount for hanging at waistline. Clasp and mount decorated w/ rose and leaf design. Back and lining of leather. Small side pocket inside. Button release clasp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
leather
silver (metal)
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
floral patterns
rose (genus)
Silver
Leather
Beaded
Rose
PURSE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

12 x 6.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1640

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