Purse
Date1920's
MediumTextile, glass beads, metal
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Herbert K. Alexander in memory of Grace Simone Alexander
Object number1993.10.29
DescriptionBeads knitted in scenic design. Probably Moorish, with buildings, trees, man in a boat in upper half. Lower half figure with sheep and trees, one flowering. Divided by cornflower blue diamonds. Same both sides. Looped fringe of blue beads. Cast sterling frame marked "sterling" with trademarks. Twist knob closure of claws holding ball. Handle of flat twisted silver wire. Lining of greyish blue silk crepe, one pocket and an attached beveled mirror. Bead size: 19/1"On View
Not on viewCollections
After 1890
early to mid-20th c.
mid-19th century
c. 1850
Solomon Islands
late 19th or early 20th C.
Late 19th C.
mid 20th C.