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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Miser's Purse
Object Number
1916-32-2
Description
Miser's purse of knitted pink silk. Body covered in rows of steel cut beads. One end rounded with twisted, loops of fringe at end. Other end has squared off corners at ends and 3 tiers of short looped fringe. One this end the silk thread is a slightly different shade of pink - possibly added later? Opening in center. Two silver rings around body of purse.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1860-1880
Dimensions
13 1/4" long x 2" wide
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