Purse, America, early 19th century with later frame

Name/Title

Purse, America, early 19th century with later frame

Entry/Object ID

1970.01.03

Description

Beaded purse on a metal clasp frame with metal chain strap. Beads form a floral pattern. Label inside says Bradford 9a. Early 19th C. with later frame. Source is most likely Miss Pauline Bradford based off of the tag attached to the purse. Miss Pauline Bradford loaned a beaded bag in the 1940s. The loan was converted to a gift in the 1970s.

Acquisition

Accession

1970.01

Source or Donor

Bradford, Pauline

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Pauline Bradford

Dimensions

Width

6-1/8 in

Length

8 in

Material

Textiles