Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mesh purse w/2 hooks in box: initials S.?.M.
Object Number:
INV.12687
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, synthetic textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 11.7 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center reverse snap fastener: "S H M / 529 Bedford Ave / Brooklyn."
Description:
Metalmesh purse (chatelaine) with sterling silver snap fastener, chain and belt hook, the belt hood is a horizontally oriented floral design bar with scallops on all sides, suspending the purse from two chains on either side, the snap fastener is scalloped and is worked in a floral design on the front, the reverse is monogramed, the bottom edge of the purse is slightly rounded and is decorated with metal egg-shaped beads, the inside is lined with beige synthetic fabric.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
