Purse

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G2003.137

Description

Purse made of rusty peach velvet. Embellished with cut steel beads. Large semi-circular steel frame studded with graduated, faceted rivets. Push button closure; chain handle. Round bottom bordered with two bands of triangles above the looped fringe. The field has scattered linear motifs. Lined pink silk satin.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870