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Change Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-31616

Description

Change purse with metal, hinged frame and sides made of red fabric covered by mother-of-pearl. The front of the purse has decorative metal plates affixed to the mother-of-pearl, the central plate engraved "Souvenir." Red fabric interior with dividers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
metal
cloth
mother of pearl
bone (material)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Bone
Purse, Change

Inscription

"Souvenir" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss C. B. Dobson

Accession Number

1927.1118

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