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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