Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: drawstring, beaded tassel
Object Number:
INV.11324
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. ( 37.5 x 32.4 cm )
Description:
Black velvet purse (evening bag) with drawstring of silk cording threaded through 10 black crocheted rings, and purple silk lining, constructed of a round circular bottom encircled by a slightly flaring "wall" of fabric, a tripod beadwork tassel in center of bottom section that, when the purse is held from the top, weighs the fabric so that it appears bowl-shaped, beaded velvet balls at each end of the drawstring, two rows of bead clusters around top edge inside.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
