Purse

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G2002.198

Description

Tiny purse mounted on a raised brass frame with push-pin closure. Beads knitted on white cotton. The knob at the bottom of the opal beads on the dark thread so they appear blue. Lined with a white kid. Design of rose and johnny-jump-up vine on opalescent ground, lower border of intensely dark amethyst transparent beads, and pale pink opaque ones.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1840