Reticule

Reticule (crocheted purse) - outside

Reticule (crocheted purse) - outside

Name/Title

Reticule

Entry/Object ID

1997.025.0008

Description

Reticule: round, crocheted purse, ecru color with tassel on bottom; two shades of maroon sateen make up the lining; draw-string closure 7" diamete, 6-1/2" deep The purse was used as part of a period costume [the dress is an exact copy of a dress worn at President Buchanan's Inaguration in 1857.] worn by Marjorie Williford at the opening celebration at the Historical Museum in 1985.

Collection

Clothing Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1985