Purse
Dateearly 1900's
MediumTextile, glass beads
DimensionsLength: 8 11/16 in. (22 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Herbert K. Alexander in memory of Grace Simone Alexander
Object number1993.10.11
DescriptionDrawstring bag of knitted beads. Cut jet and round beads. Lyre above oak leaves on black background of gold and colored beads. Smaller lyre at bottom section. Both sides the same. Looped fringe of opalescent beads. Heading of shirred gros grain. Fabric ties with bead trim. Lining of green silk damask. One pocket in lining. Bead size: 21/1".On View
Not on viewCollections
19th century
early to mid-20th c.
19th C.
19th C.
c. 1850
1920-40
1900 or later
1900-1950
c. 1920
1830-1840