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Purse

Date1907
MediumCotton, metal
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Georgia Bellinger
Object number1950.40.1
DescriptionSmall net purse, worn on lady's finger. Two tiny bars with a metal ball at each end, are attached to the top of the bag. A gold (?) ring, fastened to these bars by a tiny gold chain is slipped through the bag and is then placed on the lady's finger. A tiny gold pendant is attached at the bottom of the bag. The mesh is dotted with tiny gold beads.
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Collections
Purse
1850-60
Purse
1880-90
Purse
1840-1845
Purse
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1800s
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1850-60
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late 19th century-1920
Ring
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Whiting and Davis Co.
c. 1920