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:
1956.174.15[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Synthetic textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 23.5 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Brown woven synthetic textile purse with a small handstrap; handstrap attaches to the purse with metal hooks on the metal "mouth" opening; lined with brown rayon; pocket on the inside.
Gallery Label:
This purse belonged to Ruth Draper. This was used in the monologues "The Return" and "A Children's Party."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
