Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse: belonged to Mary Woods
Object Number:
INV.11413
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Brown leather purse with metal framed snap fastener, letaher strap with a square knot tied at the center, there is a pouch on one side with a plain metal medallion at the center and two metal clasp closures.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
