Rectangular change purse with metal frame, red cloth interior and mother of pearl sides. The mother of pearl on the front side of the purse has decorative metal plates affixed to it, the central plate reads "Souvenir." The mother of pearl on the back side of the purse is carved with a floral sprig.
coin purses
metal
cloth
mother of pearl
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Purse, Change
Unknown
2 1/4 x 3 5/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Martha L. Loomis
1928.574
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