Digital Collections
Purse
Object/Artifact
Tiny purse mounted on a raised brass frame with push-pin closure. Beads knitted on white cotton. The knob at the bottom of the opal beads on the dark thread so they appear blue. Lined with a white kid. Design of rose and johnny-jump-up vine on opalescent ground, lower border of intensely dark amethyst transparent beads, and pale pink opaque ones.
G2002.198
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
1830 - 1840
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