Name/Title
Purse of cream-colored silk with embroidery, beads, and pearls, c. 1920s-1930sEntry/Object ID
1986.51.154Description
ACC. NO. 86.51.154
SUBJECT CATEGORY: FASHION ACCESSORIES
DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1920's - 1930's
OBJECT: PURSE
DESCRIPTION:
EVENING PURSE OF CREAM-COLORED SILK, WITH EMBROIDERY, BEADS, AND PEARLS FORMING A DECORATIVE DESIGN ON FRONT, BACK, AND SIDES. PURSE HAS A FRAME AND CLASP OF SILVER-PLATED METAL AND AN EMBOSSED DESIGN OF FLOWERS ACCENTUATED WITH RHINESTONES. INTERIOR IS SILK-LINED AND ORIGINAL LABEL, "MADE IN FRANCE.".
SIZE: L 6" X W 7".
HISTORY OF OBJECT:
EVENING BAG FROM THE W W CHIPMAN FAMILY RESIDENCE.
ACQUIRED FROM:
ROSCOE AND D'ARCY HAMILTON
CATALOGED: FEBRUARY 28, 1998
