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Miser's Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-35586

Description

Cotton netted tube with alternating stripes of dark green and purple, open at center, closes with a pair of stamped pinchbeck rings. Each end is decorated with a hollow brass or pinchbeck pendant.

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1933.285

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