Purse

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G89.007

Description

Brown pigskin (like) leather with nickel-plated brass fittings. Small push-button clasp on top, pull-ring missing; 2 metal straps with turn-hasps on flap which covers side-pocket; round cross-section leather handle attached to rings; chrome green leather lining with pocket. 5” high x 6” x 3.5”

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900

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Search Terms

purse, leather, pigskin, brass fittings, clasp