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Change Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1820

GUSN

GUSN-38445

Description

Small change purse with silver filigree sides over cream-colored velvet, metal frame and hinge, metal push-button clasp and red fabric interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
sterling silver
cloth
metal
bone (material)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Bone
Purse, Change

Pattern

Bone

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 3 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. G. Winthrop Brown

Accession Number

1936.192

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