Name/Title
PurseEntry/Object ID
2022.4.04.012Description
George W. Harrington Collection - personal items:
An embroidered purse "often carried" by Marian Harrington, according to a note left with the collection.Context
Harrington is an author who spent his summers writing in Mattapoisett. 2022.4.04 is the personal materials series. Marian (Andrews) Harrington was his wife. The purse was found in a box of wedding clothing.Collection
Clothing/Related items (CL)Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
PurseNomenclature Primary Object Term
Bag, CarryingNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Carrying & Storage GearNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsProvenance
Provenance Detail
George W. Harrington CollectionOwner/Agent
Kate PillsburyRole
Found and donated the itemsAcquisition Method
FoundDisposition Method
Gift/DonationDisposition Date
May 12, 2022Notes/Remarks
Everything in the collection (letters, manuscripts, typewriter, wedding dress, documents, books) was found in the attic of 18 Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett in 2022 and donated by the new house owners. This house was owned by Harrington and his wife. They subdivided the land and created Winnatuxett Beach Rd. George and Marian Harrington were the first couple ever married in St. Philips Church on Water Street. They were married in 1898.Created By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgCreate Date
April 15, 2025Updated By
info@mattapoisettmuseum.orgUpdate Date
April 15, 2025
