Name/Title
Crochet Drawstring PurseContext
Small Crochet Drawstring Purse, from the Edwardian Era, Early 20th century
8 x 5.25 in.
Gift of Cynthia Swift, 2020.04.02
Made entirely of crochet with a linen lining, this purse has a rope drawstring pull closure and features small crochet flowers arranged in three lines of three on both the front and the back. The top of the bag above the drawstring has one long line of seven flowers and features a scalloped crochet edge. The sides of the lining have been finished with french seams. Likely a handmade item.Acquisition
Accession
2020.04Source or Donor
Cynthia SwiftAcquisition Method
Gift