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Change Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-30249

Description

Small, black leather change purse with hinged brass clasp. The leather is stamped "S. C. W." The clasp is molded with flowers and leaves with affixed silver gems. Soft brown leather interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
leather
brass (alloy)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Leather
Purse, Change

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of W. B. de las Casas

Accession Number

1924.377

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