Miniature Silver Coin Purse

Object/Artifact

Key West Art & Historical Society

Miniature Silver Coin Purse

Name/Title

Miniature Silver Coin Purse

Entry/Object ID

2024.30.0002

Description

Miniature sterling silver accordion change purse with chain that once belonged to Anna DeBoer. The change purse's interior has leather compartments for coins. Engraved with the owner's name. Anna was the granddaughter of Mary Bethel, former Principal Lighthouse Keeper at the Key West Lighthouse.

Collection

Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

E. F. Braham

Date made

1919

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Birmingham

Region

United Kingdom, Western Europe

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Purse, Change

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Purse

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bag, Carrying

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

3 in

Depth

3/4 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good