Tortoise shell: Trapezoidal-like in shape; metal clasp; fabric and green leather accordian style (expanding) interior; 3 compartments; lined faded red fabric; round metal and paper tag on a string (66) inside purse; inlaid gold decoration on front edges and scroll-like design in center with initials "CLB" in script in center.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
2-1/2 in
Width
1/2 in
Length
3-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (6.4 x 1.3 x 7.9 cm)
Material
Gold, Leather, string, Metal Unspecified, Paper, Cloth, Tortoise shell
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room