Leather lined change purse and purple case, c. 1890s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Leather lined change purse and purple case, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.13.44

Description

Acc. No. 90.13.44 Subject Category: Fashion accessories Date or Period: c. 1890's Object: Purse, change Description: Oblong shaped change purse, leather lined, with decorative cover & catch of embossed brass (floral design) attached to purple colored leather case. Size: L-2 1/2 x W-6 inches. History of Object: Change purse that belonged to an unidentified female member of the McDonell family, pioneers of Bay Farm Island, Alameda. Acquired from: Roberta McDonell Keef Date: 2-17-1990