Small red leather wallet with black lacquered side panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl and metal. The purse has a metal frame, hinge and clasp. Interior of red leather with coin purse.
coin purses
wallets
papier mâché
leather
metal
mother of pearl
lacquer (coating)
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Papier Mache
Purse, Change
"Maria L. Fowler / Danvers / Camden, Me. Aug 9th / 1854" (handwritten)
Unknown
2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 5/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Fowler House Purchase
1937.1146
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