Multicolor Chainmail Purse

Object/Artifact

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Multicolor Chainmail Purse

Description

body or bag of purse made of a small chain mail to which is attached small metal pieces that are coated with colored enamels or plastics; colors are white, green, black, dark & light blue; bottom of purse done in inverted "V's" w/excess chain mail hanging free; chain mail hooks into 2 stamped metal pieces that form the top and closure of purse; small chain attached to stamped metal pieces for carrying strap; inside lined w/off white cloth. Inside of top metal piece is MANDALIAN MFG. CO.

Use

by the donor, Helen Wilkins

Collection

Helen Wilkins

Acquisition

Accession

1984.023

Source or Donor

Helen Wilkins

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Mandalian Manufacturing Co.

Date made

circa 1915 - circa 1930

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 12, 2001

Create Date

March 12, 2001

Update Date

January 22, 2025