Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: 2-sided w/chain strap
Object Number:
INV.11403
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, tortoise shell, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 24.1 x 17.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Three-compartment tooled leather purse (handbag) with tortoise shell on the two outside surfaces, accordioned sides and bottom, two outer pockets have flaps with remnants of buckle hardware closures and scalloped bottom edge, continuous chain loop strap is threaded through both sides, the inside is lined with green silk.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas S. Constantine
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
