Purse

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

1984.020.005

Description

A lady's work or carriage bag: Made of navy blue glass beads with multi-colored flowers, beaded tassel at bottom, and crocheted loops w/drawstring closure. Inside: Green silk lining, hand-sewn into bag.

Use

From the estate of Mrs. Dana K. Moyse.

Collection

Women's Accessories

Made/Created

Date made

1850

Notes

Early Date: 1850

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

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

Width

5-3/4 in

Length

7-1/2 in

Material

glass beads, Cotton, Silk

Condition

Overall Condition

Good