Purse

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Purse

Entry/Object ID

1974.3.7601

Description

Black Velvet Evening Bag. Material: textile, metal, glass. Size: 3 1/2" W. x 4 1/2" L. Description: black velvet silk - gray ribbed bengaline silk with red, gold and green rose print lining - evening purse style - fabric gathered onto a metal frame - one open pocket on back - velvet-covered metal flap closes with a metal clasp - 2 1/4" W x 3 1/2" L. mirror inside flap - black velvet strap handle (1 1/2" W. x 13 1/4" L.) - black velvet 5" L. tassel extends from bottom edge of bag.

Context

From Patton estate. Woman's Accessories.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

7601

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibitions

Notes

11/1998-5/1999

Create Date

July 24, 1989

Update Date

March 12, 2026