Reticule
Name/Title
ReticuleEntry/Object ID
G2005.186Description
Beaded knit silk reticule, U shaped with probably 20th century crocheted top and draw cords of dark green; unlined. Same design on both sides. Dark red bottom band at bottom with two bands of simple flowers in shades of blue, green and pink. Scene showing a man in a red vest, rowing a boat between two white swans in a little inlet. On one side with a retaining wall stands a farm with many closely spaced buildings and a water wheel. On the other is a building next to a leafy tree. Typed note inside: “Following the Civil War Mrs. Cramer the mother of Mrs. Hume Shipman, cherished this hand beaded purse.” This came from the well known Barret family of Caledonia, NYCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume