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Purse

Object Name:
Purse
Object ID:
1967.063.09
Place of Origin:
Weare, NH
Date:
1880
Description:
Beaded purse. Black satin ribbon. Embroidery at top. Steel beads. Medallion with "S" in center. Black silk satin with black silk embroidery and steel bead design on front, including "S" on flap. Black satin ribbon tie at top, 3" x 10".
Material:
Textile
Metal
Dimensions:
H-3 W-10 inches
Provenance:
From Woodbury house in Weare, NH. "S" is probably for Sawyer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth A. Woodbury and Dorcas L. Woodbury
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