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.
coin purses
metal
cloth
mother of pearl
bone (material)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Bone
Purse, Change
"Souvenir" (Engraved)
Unknown
Gift of Miss C. B. Dobson
1927.1118
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