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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Purse
Object Number
1995-02-1
Description
Woman's coin purse, "Miser" style, in black crochet, two rectangular purses each crocheted in vertical ribbed pattern, purse flap and lower edge decorated with triangular shaped, criss cross open steel beadwork ending in loops, each purse with 14 crochet chains which keep the openings closed and attach the two purses, chains gather at a central point where they are tied over a covered wire loop.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1890
Dimensions
16" long x 2 1/4" wide
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