Purse

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

CW 2990

Description

Purse/wallet. Multicolored wool Bargello needlepoint on linen base. Lined with red linen. Pasteboard used for pockets. Three pockets. Small grosgrain handle. Red cotton cord trim.

Dimensions

Height

4-5/8 in

Width

7 in

Depth

1 in

Provenance

Notes

Between 1855 and 1867 this pockets book was used by Sophia Muster, it contained: 1) account book of rents paid to Wm. F. Williams 1855-1867 2)account book of mortgage payments to Jacob Ployd ($700.00) 3)Receipt dated Jun 18 1836. Signed Ann Carpenter