Collection Highlights
Journael Gehouden opt’ schip den gulden Bever en tschip den gulden Otter van de Manathans naer Patria Ende Wedrom naer de Manathans (Journal kept aboard the Ship the Golden Beaver and the Ship the Golden Otter from the Manhattans to Patria and the return)
Date:
October 1660- June 1663
Object Number:
MSS.Ships.Journals.1600
Medium:
Ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: lavender w/embroidery & bead work
Object Number:
INV.12045
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. ( 12.4 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Purple silk velvet purse (clutch bag) with gold beadwork and stitching, straight across the top, flap slightly curved with sharp point in the center with loop half of frog closure and lamé edging; bud-shaped bag has intricate vine and floral design worked in gold-wrapped thread, gold thread, gold, silver and glass beading, metalic spangles, the floral border containing the same elements, both sides worked in the same pattern; purple silk lining, with inside divided into two fully separate compartments.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. David Minton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
