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Purse
Object/Artifact
Brown pigskin (like) leather with nickel-plated brass fittings. Small push-button clasp on top, pull-ring missing; 2 metal straps with turn-hasps on flap which covers side-pocket; round cross-section leather handle attached to rings; chrome green leather lining with pocket. 5” high x 6” x 3.5”
G89.007
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1890 - 1900
purse
leather
pigskin
brass fittings
clasp