Purse

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G85.834

Description

Knit and crocheted miser's purse made of green silk accented with red and pink. Crystal and cut steel beads knit in paisley design, (white silk behind the steel beads). Fringe of interlaced strands of various-sized steel beads; molded steel sliders. Opaque green beads on the knob on one end.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Dimensions

Width

3 in

Length

20 in