Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
1949.153
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. ( 25.7 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Horizontal rectangular beadwork purse (reticule) with diagonal corners at the bottom, with various colors of glass beads, pink silk collar and drawstring at top, white beaded fringe across bottom; surrounded with cornucopia motif, floral pattern across bottom.
Gallery Label:
The object belonged to Mrs. Howell Colby, and was given in memory of the Mary Laman Erwin's sister, Catherine Wales Erwin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary Laman Erwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
