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Change Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-26964

Description

Rectangular change purse with hinged metal frame, push button latch and chain handle strap. Sides of purple fabric covered in metal screen. Decorative metal coils and braids on the front side of purse. Red fabric interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
metal
cloth
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Silver
Purse, Change

Additional Identification Number

22.1013

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 3 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss M. Louise Dewey

Accession Number

1922.1013

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