Purse, America, early 19th century

Object/Artifact

Portsmouth Historical Society

Photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Purse, America, early 19th century

Entry/Object ID

876

Description

Beaded purse, multicolored floral pattern and drawstring. Red base fabric and red bead loop fringe at bottom. Label in ink inside purse: "S. Jewett." Early 19th C. Miss Susan Jewett

Acquisition

Accession

876

Source or Donor

Jewett, Susan

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Dimensions

Width

6-1/4 in

Length

8-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Silk, Glass

Material Notes

Silk, glass beads