Digital Collections

Purse

Object/Artifact

Purse made of rusty peach velvet. Embellished with cut steel beads. Large semi-circular steel frame studded with graduated, faceted rivets. Push button closure; chain handle. Round bottom bordered with two bands of triangles above the looped fringe. The field has scattered linear motifs. Lined pink silk satin.

G2003.137

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Accessory

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1850 - 1870

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