Name/Title
Black silk and lace Drawstring silk purse of the Norton family, c. 1900Entry/Object ID
1986.63.1Description
Acc. No. 86.63.1
Subject Category: Fashion accessories
Date or Period: C. 1900
Object: Purse
Description: Drawstring type purse made of black colored patterned silk with black lace trim around bag opening. Black silk ribbon used for drawstrings.
History of Object:
Drawstring silk purse that belonged to the mother of Helen Norton, old-time Alameda school teacher. The Norton family came to Alameda around 1907.
Acquired from: Estate of Helen Norton (through Dr. Alice Challen)
Date: 9-20-86
