Reticule Purse

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Reticule Purse

Entry/Object ID

1972.040.471

Description

Lady's handbag, probably an evening bag. Clasp of silver colored metal with a chain handle. Floral design on outside of clasp opening device shaped like acorns. Outside beaded with small glass beads in black, silver, pink and lilac.Outside beading is different on each side. Inside lined with fine pink fabric made into partitions. Black fringe with oval, gold colored beads attached. Oval beads probably clear originally and have discoloured over time. May be crocheted foundation.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Vallis, Mrs. (Kate Whiteside)

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

July 12, 2025