Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
INV.12049ab
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, silk, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 31.8 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Vertically oriented beadwork purse (reticule) with various colors of glass beads, drawstring threaded through 1/4 inch metal rings, rounded bottom, white beaded tassel at the bottom, lined with silk, contains 3 inch mirror attached to inside covered on reverse with fabric matching purse lining, and a removable change purse of fabric matching purse lining and lined with leather; overall floral design against white background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert H. Minton and Mrs. David Minton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
