Black Accordion Purse

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Black Accordion Purse

Description

Black satin purse with leaf design. Gold accordion/expandable top with amethyst jewels. Black silk ribbon handle.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1840 - 1880

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall, not including handles

Width

15 cm

Length

25 cm

Material

Cloth, Metal

Color

Black, Gold, Purple

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Tear, Missing Areas / Holes

Notes

Top metal portion is no longer attached to satin part in places. A jewel is missing from the top.