Brown Cotton Crocheted Purse

Name/Title

Brown Cotton Crocheted Purse

Description

Hand-crocheted bag of brown cotton with crocheted balls dangling from the bottom edge. Drawstrings in bronze cording woven through top of bag. Rose at center of bag both front and back sides.

Use

by the donor's grandmother, Elizabeth Stephan Thralls.

Context

Elizabeth lived at 233 East Mechanic Street, Shelbyville, IN.

Collection

Betty L. Thralls Randall

Acquisition

Accession

2005.041

Source or Donor

Betty Thralls Randall

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Elizabeth Stephans Thralls

Place

Location

233 E. Mechanic St.

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Made prior to 1930.

Color

Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 14, 2005

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Elizabeth Stephans Thralls

Create Date

July 14, 2005

Update Date

February 7, 2025