Purse
Datelate 19th or early 20th C.
MediumTextile, glass beads
DimensionsBody: 8 1/4 × 7 3/16 in. (21 × 18.3 cm)
Other (Frame): 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)
Other (Frame): 14.3 cm (5 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Herbert K. Alexander in memory of Grace Simone Alexander
Object number1993.10.21
DescriptionBeads knit into pie crust shape. Inside of light yellow clear beads with floral motif in each of 8 sections in red and blue. Outer border of red-amber and blue-floral motif on black. Looped fringe of red-amber, green and smoke and black. Heavy cast silver frame of shells anc cupids. Acorn twist knob closure. Double chain link handle. Bead size: 22/1".On View
Not on viewCollections
late 19th or early 20th C.
late 19th or early 20th C.
pre-1850
late 19th or early 20th C.
1890, or later
mid to late 19th C.
After 1890
After 1890
late 19th or early 20th C.
1880-1920