Purse

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

2000.143.188

Description

Haexazonal handbag w/ beading on red felt in over-all design of blue, green. white. black and yellow. Hook-and-eye closing. Lining off-white cotton. Black velvet handle not original. Original handle (?) inside: 5/16" wide beaded strap, 46-5/16" long in blue and white beads with"Frances Leonard 1833" beaded into strap. Small area of beads missing. Was # 00.4.16.

Collection

Women's Accessories

Made/Created

Date made

1833

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

7-1/2 in

Length

7 in

Material

glass beads, Cotton, Felt

Condition

Overall Condition

Good