Purse

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G89.094

Description

Hard black leather or papier-mache coin purse, with a border of metal egg-shaped bosses and central cartouche; little push-tab closure. Lined with pink cotton. 3 accordion pleated compartments. Metal chain.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870

Dimensions

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

3 in