1989.7.4

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Details

ID Number

1989.7.4

Category

Personal Artifacts

Sub-category

personal gear

Item Name

purse

Materials

TEXTILE, LINEN TEXTILE, COTTON METAL, COPPER PLASTIC BEADS

Measurements

overall: 4 15/16 in x 6 1/4 in

Description

Cream linen fabric almost completely covered with beading; small, cylindrical mother-of-pearl beads and tiny metal round beads (copper, silver, brass-coloured) are sewn on in leaf patterns and lines; squared top, rounded bottom; square edges are brass-coloured metal with engraved design; clasp opening; the tops of the clasp arms have a white bead glued to them; brass-coloured metal chain with round links is attached to the top edge; lined with cream-coloured silk; a pleated pocket of the same silk is sewn to the lining on one side.

Collection Name

Museum Windsor

Subject (Fre)

Y

Subjects

Women / Femmes subject