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Purse

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-311376

Description

Black leather purse with leather handle, silver and jewel clasp, silk lining. The interior of the clasp is engraved "MRS. J. W. COTTON / 61 MT. VERNON ST., BOSTON". Interior change purse of leather with metal clasp containing a button.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
leather
silver (metal)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Purse, Change

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Nancy Olive Morison Allis

Accession Number

1990.537

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