Digital Collections

Doll Purse

Object/Artifact

Miniature beaded reticule with remains of gold silk lining, silk tape ties. Single rose with buds on each side, beaded knob at rounded base. About 1” long! Note folded up inside. Transparent opalescent ground; transparent red and emerald green; translucent turquoise, apple green, mint green, rose, pale pink; opaque sky blue. Inked note inside: Dearest Love for Irene from Mary

G2004.025

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825 - 1835

reticule

minature

doll accessory

beaded

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