Purse
Datemid to late 19th C.
MediumGlass beads, textile, metal, leather
Dimensions5 1/4 × 2 15/16 in. (13.3 × 7.5 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Herbert K. Alexander in memory of Grace Simone Alexander
Object number1993.10.142
DescriptionKnit beads, yellow background with stylized design on bottom and floral design in middle of cut steel, white, clear, opaque, red and blue beads. Front and back different. Bead size: 22/1 ". Double tassels on bottom. Die-pressed frame of silver featuring cornucopias and fruit baskets and head of eagle. Lined in chamois.On View
Not on viewCollections
After 1890
late 19th or early 20th C.
c. 1850
1850-90
mid 19th C.
c. 1850-1860
Late 19th or early 20th C.