White silk French purse with beads and rhinestones, c. 1920s

Name/Title

White silk French purse with beads and rhinestones, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1986.47.6

Description

Acc. No. 86.47.6 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period: C. 1920's Object: Purse Description: White silk purse with decorative fringe consisting of crystal & steelcut beads. Drawstring cord top. Rhinestones and miniature silver sequins used as trim. Interior label stating "Made in France." Size: L-9 inches. History of Object: Beaded purse that belonged to Hattie, wife of Fred Ray. They lived in the 2000 block of Alameda Avenue and were friends of the donor and her family. Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers Date: 8-15-86

Interpretative Labels

Label

Contents of tag: Acc # 86.47.6 c. 1920s (French). White silk purse with decorative Fringe of crystal + steel cut beads, rhinestones + silver sequins. Belonged to: Hattie Ray. Lived in 2000 Block of Alameda + were friends to Meyers Family (Donor).