Purse
- Object Name:
- Purse
- Object ID:
- 1996.522
- Place of Origin:
- Amherst, NH
- Date:
- circa 1823
- Description:
- Reticule. Knitted white cotton. Name �JOHN SECOMBE� knitted into pattern. Handwritten note in purse reads �An Interesting Relic: / Dea. Secomb has in his possession a knit / specie purse whic was used by his fater, / John Secombe, of Amherst, who was the first / County Treasurer of Hillsborough county in its present limits, and was elected in 1823. / It was used to hold the hard money of the County and was knit of white cotton by a sister of Dea. Seacomb�s about 50 years ago. It is 8 by 5 3/8 inches and has the name �John Secombe� knit into one side of it. It is in as good condition today as when first knit, / and is a curiosity for these days of safe robberies and speculations by trusted officials = / Statesman = -- about 1874 --�.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- H-8 W-6 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Daniel F. Secomb
- Subjects:
- Money
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