Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G85.767

Description

Small rectangular beaded purse sewn to a canvas of paired threads. Floral design with geometric and architectural border. Unlined. Gilt brass frame. The beads consist of dark blue, cornflower blue, 2 shades of transparent green, white, cased red, pink, yellow, yellow-orange, and opal.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1832

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

3 in