Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Date:
1805
Object Number:
1867.306
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
INV.11333ab
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 x 3/8 in. ( 6.7 x 10.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Brown leather purse with flap at the top with metal clasp closure; when opened, the purse consists of three compartments with accordioned sides and a notebook.
Gallery Label:
A note found in the purse indicates that it may have belonged to Hannah Gallatin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. F. Reese, 1954
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
