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Beaded bag with coin purse

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-500

Content Description

Bag with steel beads, a metal frame, and silk lining. Used to carry a lady's personal articles and money in the 1900s-1920s. From Terre Haute, Indiana. 8" long, plus a 3 1/2" fringe. Gold colored metal top that opens and to which a double chain is attached. Tan silk lining with a a pocket for the coin purse in gold cloth. Design worked in the gold and silver colored steel beads. Belonged to Mrs. F.N. Shaley, the mother of the donor's wife.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1929

Extent

2 items : 1 bag, 1 coin purse ; 8" long, plus 3 1/2" fringe

Source