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Purse

Description

Lavender crocheted silk miser purse with metal ring for closure. Embellished with fringe of teardrop-shaped steel beads at both ends. Belonged to Mary Goulding Bose (1795-1859), first wife of William Bose (1796-1875).

Creator

Date

circa 1795-1859

Materials

Silk, metal

Object ID

1949.87.4

Resource ID

11911

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. William Bose Marye

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.