Miser's purse, America, mid 19th century

Object/Artifact

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Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Miser's purse, America, mid 19th century

Entry/Object ID

871

Description

Tube shaped beaded (red with silver steel beads) change purse often called a Miser's Purse. Purse has two silver rings and is crocheted with red silk as a base.

Acquisition

Accession

871

Source or Donor

Parsons, John G.

Acquisition Method

Loan

Dimensions

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

20-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Silk, steel

Material Notes

Silk, cut steel beads