Purse

Object/Artifact

-

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

2000.143.027

Description

Bronze beaded clutch purse: Some beads appear white, worn. Gold color, "kissing" closure @ both ends. Bronze beaded handle. Metal frame covered with brown acetate lining w/pocket. Label inside: "Made in Belgium Expressly for Bonwit Telleer."

Collection

Women's Accessories

Made/Created

Date made

1950

Notes

Early Date: 1950 Made: Made in Belgium for Bonwit Teller

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 in

Length

10 in

Material

Metal, Acetate, glass beads

Condition

Overall Condition

Good