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Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-34612

Description

Silk velvet purse with beadwork, silk ribbon ties, and remnants of twisted blue beaded fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
silk (fiber)
velvet (fabric weave)
beads (pierced objects)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1932.110

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