reticule purse

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

reticule purse

Entry/Object ID

1972.J.411

Description

Sterling silver? clasp, frame made by well known Dutch silversmith, green velvet bag (attached) fashioned by Doreen Walders 1970. Only front of clasp is decorated, back has only silversmith markings. Pictures of figures in landscapes done in repousse on front have a "country folk" look to them. Front has 1/2" deep edge, but back is very thin sheet of silver which has a large ring at the center. Clasp opens by use of a push button at top center as well. 20201118 Debbie Lamb hand stitched, Pale gold lining. Thin velvet strap attached to silver clasp for handle with rings.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John Collection

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-72 Mode of Acquisition: gift

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

reticule purse

Created By

vanThiel, Mischelle

Create Date

March 4, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

January 31, 2024