Green crocheted coin purse of Mrs. Davis (nee Lott), 1890s

Name/Title

Green crocheted coin purse of Mrs. Davis (nee Lott), 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1989.24.8

Description

Acc. No. 89.24.8 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period: C. 1890’s Object: Purse, coin Description: Double sided coin purse of green colored crochet attached to a nickel plated frame. Purse decorated with steel cut beads & 4 tassels (also of steel cut beads). Size: L-5 1/2 x W-3 inches. History of Object: Change purse that belonged to Mrs. William Henry Davis (nee Eleanor Jane Lott). Mr. & Mrs. Davis settled in Alameda in 1893. Acquired from: From the late Dorothy Birkholm Date: 9-20-1989