Name/Title
Crocheted Purse with iridescent brown beads from Mrs. August Pearson, 1910 - 1920Entry/Object ID
1987.46.1Description
Acc. No. 87.46.1
Subject Category: Costume accessories
Date or Period: C. 1910 to 1920
Object: Purse
Description: Purse of iridescent brown colored beans attached to a crocheted background. Gold plated metal frame (& catch) with chain link handle. Interior lined with brown colored silk.
History of Object: Beaded purse originally owned by Mrs. August Pearson
Note: Collection from the August Pearson family. Mr. Pearson owned and operated a coal-hay-ice & grain store, located at 1331 Park Street, Alameda. It was later called the Crystal Ice Co. He built a home at 1327 Park Avenue (now demolished). Mr. Pearson married in 1900.
Acquired from: Mrs. Leonard Loeb (Charlotte Pearson Loeb)
Date: 8-11-1987Interpretative Labels
Label
Contents of Tag:
Acc # 87.46.1
c. 1910-1920
Evening purse of iridescent brown beads attached to crocheted background.
Originally owned: Mrs. August Pearson. Mr. Pearson owned Coal-Hay-Ice + Grain Store @ 1331 Park St. Alameda. Later called Crystal Ice Co. Home (Now demolished) @ 1327 Park Ave.
