Purse

Purse

Purse

Date: c.1920
Medium: Fibre: cotton; Metal; Beading
Dimensions:
L: 14.5cm; W: 15cm; L of chain: 18cm
Classification: Costume and Textiles
Object number: 1977.38.2
Label text:This could have been handmade as the sewing of the lining is rough with purchased clasp.
DescriptionOval beaded bag with tortoiseshell clasp, tortoiseshell link carrying chain. Beading - blue background, floral decoration over in ruby, pink, yellow, orange, green, black beads, interior lined with blue cotton, ruched edged, small pocket.
Not on display