Purse

Object/Artifact

-

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

2000.143.184

Description

Tan (gold) knit coin bag known as a "Miser Bag" with side slot opening. Silver bead fringe on bottom with two small metal bell shaped decorations on the top. Was #00.4.46.

Collection

Women's Accessories

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1860

Notes

Date: 1800-1860

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

Dimension Notes

Width: 2 1/4" Length: 8 1/4"

Material

Metal, Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent