Collection Highlights
Ulysses S. Grant at Cold Harbor
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.052.56.GrantUniform.Photos.
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
INV.11341[dup]
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Glass, silk, plastic
Dimensions:
overall: 3 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 3/4 in.
Description:
White glass beadwork purse (envelope bag), straight across the top with snap closure in center of curved flap, straight accordioned sides which slightly flare outwards towards rounded bottom corners, curved bottom edge, silk lining with pocket containing moire billfold which, when opened has a rectangular mirror on one side and a pocket in the other, probably not original to the object, beadwork pattern on both sides and on flap in gold plastic beads in abstract floral design.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
