Purse

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

G2009.039

Description

Small double coin purse made of knitted silk with steel beads worked into the rows. The pattern consists of a brown ground with 2 bands of straw yellow and red-orange stripes setting off a decorative row of steel beads. A simple steel frame supports a bag on each side, with a pierced steel divider. 2 steel bead tassels at the bottom.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Accessory, Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870