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Multi-colored beaded purse with motif of red and pink flowers bordered by gold and black geometric design. Purse ends with glass bead tassel, and the top closes with white linen drawstring. Strap consists of ecru crocheted linen.

Beaded Drawstring Purse, 1875

Description

Multi-colored beaded purse with motif of red and pink flowers bordered by gold and black geometric design. Purse ends with glass bead tassel, and the top closes with white linen drawstring. Strap consists of ecru crocheted linen.

Creator

Date

circa 1875-1900

Materials

Silk, glass beads, metal

Object ID

1979.21.7

Accession Number

1979.21

Resource ID

15942

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Arthur L. Nelson

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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