Case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 8 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 13.7 x 20.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Tan colored purse (pocketbook) of leather applied to heavy paper, flap closure at the top with a tab in the center which slides through a securing strap, when opened, there is one single compartment.
Object Number:
INV.11059
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Carpet bag
Classification:
Date:
1830-1900
Medium:
Wool, linen, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 x 21 x 4 3/4 in. ( 35.6 x 53.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Wool looped-pile purse (carpet bag) with two leather handles, interior metal frame, leather box bottom with four metal casters, linen lining, and a retractable metal-framed compartment divider on the inside; overall pattern of stylized foliage and geometric design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sydney H. Carney, Jr.
Object Number:
1932.158
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7727
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Carpet bag
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wool, cotton, hemp, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/4 x 27 x 2 in. ( 59.1 x 68.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wool looped-pile bag (carpetbag) on hemp burlap ground, with carpet strap handle in the center at top, edges lined with red cotton fabric tape, two leather straps on the curved flap closing which attach to metal buckles on leather straps on the body of the bag, boxed sides, overall geometric floral design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Emma Frohman
Object Number:
1918.38
Gallery Label:
This bag belonged to Mrs. Jesse Root Grant, the mother of President Ulysses S. Grant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7726
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Tortoise shell, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Tortoise shell card case lined with purple velvet, the lid is hinged on one side and the opposite side has a metal clasp fastener, both sides have an oriental design in relief depicting a multi-storied Asian style building surrounded with floral garland.
Object Number:
INV.14147
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
7725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Tortoise shell, wood, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Vertical horizontal rectangular tortoise shell card case with side-hinged top and metal clasp closure, with pink silk lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frances Mahon, in memory of Mary Darling Mahon
Object Number:
1943.318
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1894
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 9.2 x 6.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Mother of pearl card case with side-hinged lid with metal clasp closing, pink silk lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F. Maurice Newton
Object Number:
1948.132
Gallery Label:
This card case was a wedding gift to Elizabeth Newton Bosworth in 1894.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
7722
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: w/belt clasp
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 34.9 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Multicolored silk brocade purse (handbag) with seafoam green lining, metal (probably nickel) snap fastener, suspened by metal belt hook with linked chain; brocade is worked in vertical stripes alternating in vertical and horizontal patterns, elongated pentangular belt hook has pointed top, straight edge bottom, scroll pattern open design with ornate framing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Neergaard
Object Number:
INV.11323
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7677
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse
Classification:
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Leather, silk, mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 x 3/8 in. ( 6.7 x 7.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Leather purse (coin purse) lined with coral moiré, with arched upper edge with metal clasp closure, mother of pearl covers with scroll and floral design in center of obverse, accordioned sides; when opened, there are three compartments with accordioned sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.24
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7676
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: vine motif, beaded
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 14.9 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Nearly square beadwork purse with rounded bottom corners worked in blue and white glass beads on brown linen ground, with brown silk collar at top; encircled with horizontal rows of floral and geometric motif.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Modry
Object Number:
INV.11312
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7675
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Purse: green, orange, bead netting
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 9.5 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Strong brown silk coin purse with orange and green beaded net covering and metal snap fastener.
Object Number:
INV.11414
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
7673
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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