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Change Purse

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-40413

Description

Small change purse with hinged metal frame and push-button clasp. Sides made of red leather covered with black lacquer plate inlaid with decorative metal scrolls, stars and a shield. Each star's center is an inlaid rhinestone. Blue fabric interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin purses
metal
leather
cloth
gemstone
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Purse, Change
Purse, Change

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 2 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Harriet Doane

Accession Number

1940.62

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