Miser's purse

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
White silk purse ornamented with cut steel and gold beads in small diamond pattern. Two rings of cut steel in gold control side opening. Twisted gold beads ending in larger cut steel beads form fringe on one end, a tassel on the other.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
early 19th century
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum
Medium
Medium: silk, metal Technique: knotted netting
Dimensions
L: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
Type
costume & accessories
Miser's purse
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