This is a wide, trapezoidal purse with no closure at the top. The purse is lined with light cream colored material. The embroidery on the outside of the purse is blue on a light colored background. The purse measures 5" (h) x 12" (w).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1945 - 1946
Notes
Date: 1945 circa
Made: Philipines
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Purse
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Bag, Carrying
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Nomenclature Class
Personal Gear
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Parts
Count
1
Material
Fabric
Provenance
Notes
Paper tag attached to matching vest says: "1945-46 - (Major) CH Janewtry(sp?). He went to the Philipines after the war to organize American Legion posts.
(Reverse side)
Brought back from Philipines by Matt's granpa in 40s - after occupation + rebuilding of the island.