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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