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Purse

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-65560

Description

Black purse with oval landscape in glass; oval on front; red interior

Details

Descriptive Terms

purses (ladies' accessories)
accessories
papier mâché
Bag, Carrying
Purse
Papier Mache
Landscape
Purse

Maker

C. E. King & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5/8 x 3 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry Bowen White

Accession Number

1974.389

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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