Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse w/draw string
Object Number:
INV.9864
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 9.8 x 7 cm )
Description:
Green, white, red and black silk crocheted coin purse with braided drawstring closing; bottom looks like a cloche.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
