clutch purse

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

clutch purse

Entry/Object ID

2015.020.010

Description

Off-white and silver beaded, modified oval-shaped clutch. Single hand [or belt] loop on back. Flaw on back – one red bead. Stylized floral design in silver bugle beads [now tarnished], with the rest of the bag covered with off-white, opaque ceylon-finish seed beads [Ceylon: a finish applied to the surface to achieve a milky, pearly effect. This finish is at risk of wearing away or fading]. Flap has scalloped edge and fastens with one snap. One pocket inside with tag which reads “HAND BEADED/ IN BELGIUM” in red. Stains on inside lining, likely from spilled perfume. Not a high-quality product.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Mackay, Helen

Notes

Accession Date: 27-Dec-15

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Purse

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bag, Carrying

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

clutch purse

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

June 1, 2016

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

January 28, 2024