Collection Highlights
Parure
ca. 1820
1920.11-17
Cut steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Beaded bag
Title
Beaded bag
Object name
Purse
Date
1830-1875
Medium
Linen, metal, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 x 6 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 16.2 cm )
Description
Overall square black linen purse (reticule) with drawstring closure of cotton cording through metal rings, metallic beadwork throughout; same design on both sides of bead clusters creating a pattern of diagonal rows, floral border half-way up sides and across bottom.
Object Number
INV.989
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
