Collection Highlights
"Why Don't You Speak for Yourself, John?"
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.3
Medium:
Chromolithograph card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: beaded
Object Number:
INV.9863
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Cotton, glass, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White beadwork purse (coin purse) on strong brown crocheted ground with white leather lining, rounded corners on metal hinged snap fastener which is scalloped on the inside edge, rounded bottom, beadwork decoration bottom center; rows of beading across top, floral design around center, flame pattern around bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
