Silver and Blue Metallic Purse

Object/Artifact

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Silver and Blue Metallic Purse

Description

Silver on blue metal beaded purse. Silver beaded fringe. Floral needlework center on both sides. Chain link carrying handle and metal push button opening. Belonged to Mary Boynton, card in side purse with more details.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1822 - 1850

Time Period

Early to mid 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Notes

No marking but there is a paper card inside

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall, not including chain

Width

12 cm

Length

15 cm

Material

Metal

Color

Silver, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Break

Notes

Chain is broken